The Abia State chapter of the Labour Party on Monday explained why it re-emphasized its confidence in the governor of Abia State, Alex Otti through a vote of confidence in him.
Abia State LP chairman, Emmanuel Nweze Otti, explained that the state governor deserved that having performed well beyond expectations.
This was also as the party explained that Governor Otti has not been giving appointments to non-party faithful.
Recall that during the weekend, the party held an enlarged stakeholder meeting where the party passed a vote of confidence in the governor.
Speaking at the stakeholders meeting with the party’s State Working Committee, Otti described Governor Otti as having done well and therefore, “a governor of infrastructure.”
He said, “We invited the chairmen to come and rob minds with us. We are here to strengthen them. We have a governor who knows what it takes to develop the state. There is no zone he has not touched – healthcare, schools, infrastructure and so on.
“We are here to let you know that Governor Otti remains in the Labour Party and is the leader of the party in Abia State and in Nigeria. He is the only elected governor of the Labour Party in the whole of Nigeria. Nobody could have done that except Governor Otti. Anybody working against what the governor is doing in the state – schools, roads, free education, among others, is an enemy of progress. We are also here to fraternize as crusaders and supporters of Governor Otti”.
He flayed social media reports and “social media politicians” who go about with rumours against the governor, particularly “those from the other side,” urging the party stakeholders not to segregate “those returning from the other camp.”
Fielding questions from newsmen, the Abia LP boss urged the stakeholders to uphold the tenets of democratic legacies of the state governor, flaying oppositions in the state, adding that even in the national constitution, “there is nothing like a shadow government.”
He stated that the formation of a shadow government is geared towards redirecting Governor Otti “and making him join issues with people.”
He debunked insinuations in some quarters that Governor Otti is lopsided in his appointments, particularly outside the party, stating, “No government will bring anybody outside the party. Before appointments, the person must be known. Appointments are based on quality and what the person can do. Otti is not governor of Labour Party, but of all Abians.”