Alex Otti
16 Jan
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has congratulated minority parties governors whose victories have been upheld by the apex Court:
14 Jan
Unlike 2023 when there were a flurry of political activities, especially the general elections and consequential legal battles, which the Supreme Court just decided on Friday, 2024 is different. Only nine by-elections and two governorship polls
10 Jan
The Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved judgment in an appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its governorship candidate, Okey Ahiwe, seeking the nullification of the election of Alex Oti as the Governor of Abia State. Justice John Okoro reserved the judgment till a date to be communicated to parties after taking their…
1 Jan
The wife of Abia governor, Mrs Priscilla Otti, on Monday welcomed the first baby of the year 2024 at Okpulor Ukwu Primary Health Center, Isiala Ngwa North Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
26 Dec
The Government of Abia State is set to hold a grand civic reception in honour of their illustrious son, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, who emerged Deputy Speaker of the 10th House of Representatives. The event scheduled to take place Thursday, 28th December 2023 at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, will have the Governor, Dr. Alex…
25 Dec
Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu came to power at a very difficult period in Nigeria. Otti said this after visiting Tinubu on Sunday at his residence in Lagos where he is on holiday. The governor, however, said if Nigerians are patient with the economic policies of the president things…
22 Dec
The Abia State government said it has discovered that some doctors who left the state for greener pastures abroad are still collecting salaries. Governor Alex Otti made the announcement on Thursday at the International Conference Centre in Umuahia during the State Council on Health. Otti revealed that the ongoing digitalization of the state's civil service…
11 Dec
The Abia State government has denied reports alleging that Governor Alex Otti ordered the arrest of young men and elders who attended a peace talk regarding the ongoing Port Harcourt Road rehabilitation project in Aba. The governor's spokesperson, Dodoh Okafor, in a statement issued on Monday, described the reports as "false and misleading." "Gov. Alex…
6 Dec
Abia State governor, Alex Otti, has restated government’s resolve to mitigate barriers inhibiting Persons With Disabilities (PWDs) in the state.
4 Dec
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commended Prof. Gabriel Okenwa for establishing Lux Mundi University, the first university in Umuahia, the state capital, which began academic activities this session. The institution is located at the new Ndagbo City, IsiamaAfaraukwu/Ossah, Ibeku, in Umuahia North Council. Lux Mundi, an Italian word, which means ‘Light of the World,’…
29 Nov
Abia State Government has introduced a whistle-blowing policy, which empowers members of the public to raise the alarm over suspected fraudulent acts.
22 Nov
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, the main opposition party to ruling Labour Party (LP), has accused the state government of financial recklessness.