An Igbere-born philanthropist and prominent business investor, Dr. Chima Desmond Anyaso, Friday, joined the growing chorus of Ukwa La Ngwa voices in applauding the developmental strides of Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, stating that governor’s performance has fundamentally shifted the trajectory of the state.
Speaking to newsmen during the Grand Civic Reception held at Enyimba International Stadium, Dr. Anyaso, otherwise known as Ofuji Ndị Igbo, affirmed “Otti’s performance has fundamentally shifted the trajectory of the state”.
According to him, “Governor Otti is truly deserving of these accolades. He has profoundly impacted and transformed the narrative of Abia across nearly every sector, justifying the confidence the people have placed in him.”
The event, organized by the Ukwa La Ngwa Bloc, served as both a celebration of current achievements of the state governor and a definitive political statement.
The group formally endorsed Governor Otti for a second term in 2027, with leadership pledging to personally fund the purchase of his nomination forms.
Ofuji’s stand aligned very well with the opinion of the chairman of the occasion, and former President of the Nigerian Senate, Chief Adolphus Wabara that the state governor, Alex Otti has done extremely well.
Addressing the energized crowd, Gov. Otti had expressed his deep gratitude for the homecoming reception, noting the significance of being honored by one’s own people.
“There is a saying that a prophet is without honor in his own country. The best reception is the one from our own people. I want to thank the organizers and the team who have pledged to purchase the form for the 2027 election. This support is not taken for granted”, Otti had said.
The spokesperson for the Ukwa La Ngwa people, Chief Theo Nkire, also lauded the Governor for revolutionizing the state’s economy, specifically highlighting the transformation of Aba from a commercial outpost into a budding “world-class industrial hub.”
The endorsement was further solidified by the Traditional Rulers of the Ukwa La Ngwa Nation, who presented the Governor with symbolic gifts. In a powerful joint declaration, the monarchs also affirmed their total support for Otti’s administration, stating emphatically that the region would “not go back to Egypt”, a reference to the state’s previous political eras.
The reception drew a massive turnout of dignitaries, captains of industry, and political stakeholders from across Nigeria, signaling a unified front behind the governor’s “New Abia” agenda.
