Posted by Amarachi on Fri 25th Oct, 2024 - tori.ng
Otti, who is the only Labour Party elected Governor in Nigeria, stated this through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Ferdinand Ekeoma.
Gov Alex Otti
Gov Alex Otti of Abia State has disclosed that would throw his weight behind candidates from another political party for the November 2 local government election in the state.
Otti, who is the only Labour Party elected Governor in Nigeria, stated this through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Ferdinand Ekeoma, during ABN TV show, ‘Political Perspective.’
This comes on the heels of a report that the governor is courting the Zenith Labour Party as the crisis in the Labour Party continues.
Ekeoma admitted that the Labour Party in Abia State is plagued with crisis.
He clarified that primaries are intra-party activities governed by electoral laws, requiring party members to participate or challenge outcomes.
The aide responded to allegations of unfair primary processes, citing instances where stakeholders resolved issues through dialogue.
He expressed confidence in the impending victory of Governor Otti-backed candidates in the November 2 local government elections, regardless of party affiliation.
He reaffirmed allegiance to the Labour Party, dispelling defection rumours.