Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has announced the establishment of a 29-member caretaker committee by Labour Party (LP) stakeholders, aimed at steering the party through its current struggles with regulatory bodies and other challenges.
The decision to form this committee, chaired by Nenadi Usman—a former senator and finance minister—was reached during a meeting convened by Otti last Wednesday in Umuahia, the state capital.
During the latest edition of “Governor Alex Otti Speaks To Abians,” Otti expressed optimism about the formation of the committee, noting that it was well-received by the majority of party members.
“What we accomplished serves the greater good of the party and is a more prudent course of action than allowing the party to embroil itself in conflict with regulatory bodies and other stakeholders,” he asserted.
He emphasized the importance of maintaining the party’s operational status within the political landscape of the country, underscoring the collective interest in its survival.
Otti acknowledged that while the media may critique their decisions, the stakeholders remain undeterred in their commitment to protect the party from both existing and forthcoming obstacles.
In response to recent comments from Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Ben Kalu, who suggested that Otti might be the last LP governor in Abia, Otti dismissed the notion, suggesting Kalu was overstepping his bounds.
“No individual can assume divine authority over the affairs of others, and I deliberately choose not to delve into such presumptions. It’s premature to speculate on future events. Ultimately, I believe that power rests with God. I’m not in a position to predict what will unfold in 2027,” he stated.
He further remarked on the folly of those who boast about future outcomes, referencing COVID-19’s unpredictable impact: “We’ve seen individuals who were confident about their futures face unexpected challenges. That’s why I refrain from responding to Kalu’s assertions; no one can play God.”
