The Abia State government has dismissed as “false and mischievous” recent reports circulating on social media and online platforms claiming that Governor Alex Chioma Otti has defected from the Labour Party (LP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement released by Commissioner for Information Okey Kanu, the government described the report as a fabrication by political opponents unsettled by Governor Otti’s consistent delivery of good governance and his growing popularity across party lines.
The statement called the “baseless publication” a desperate attempt to distract Abia residents and sow confusion where none exists.
Commissioner Kanu affirmed that Governor Otti remains a committed and proud member of the Labour Party—the platform on which Abians overwhelmingly elected him.
He emphasized that Otti’s focus is unwavering: to rebuild Abia, restore accountability, and deliver the dividends of democracy to every citizen.
“Just last week, during the October edition of ‘Governor Alex Otti Speaks to Abians,’ the Governor made it clear that his interest lies not in political maneuvers or defections but in serving humanity and transforming Abia State. For him, leadership is about impact, not political convenience,” the statement said.
The administration continues to pursue a vision rooted in transparency, fiscal discipline, infrastructure renewal, economic growth, youth empowerment, and restoring public confidence in governance—values aligned with the Labour Party’s ideals that Governor Otti will never compromise for political expediency.
The public is advised to disregard the false report as mere propaganda aimed at diverting attention from the significant progress being made in Abia State under the current administration.
“We assure Abians that Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, remains steadfast in his mission to build a new Abia where truth, justice, and equity prevail under the banner of the Labour Party,” the statement concluded.
