Supporters back Abia gov

The Convener of a new political support group, Alpha Abia RISE, Ugochukwu Okororafor, has urged members of the group to deepen, defend and institutionalise the governing philosophy of Governor Alex Otti.

Speaking at the inaugural summit in Umuahia, Okororafor said the group was not built around Otti as a person, but around the principles of competent leadership, accountability, service, merit, prudent management of resources and dignity of labour that his administration represents.

He said, “This summit today marks the first deliberate step towards the formal mainstreaming of the Alpha Abia RISE Movement into the politics of Abia State and Nigeria.

“We have not gathered merely to create another political association. We have gathered to organize conviction, strengthen a successful political family, and give enduring institutional form to a philosophy that has restored hope to our people.”

He said the group is choosing progress over regression, service over self-interest, excellence over mediocrity, and hope over despair.

The convener also clarified that Alpha Abia RISE would work within the broader ABIA RISE family and the Labour Party.

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“We are here to reconnect those who feel unheard and create meaningful avenues for people who wish to contribute. This is not about the politics of entitlement. Leadership must be measured by service, integrity, competence, and results.

He also called for inclusive mobilisation of women, youth, workers, professionals, artisans, faith groups, persons with disabilities, and Abians in the diaspora.

The coordinator of the group, Dr Godwin Duru, turged members to return to their communities with clarity humility and prepare to vote and protect their votes on the election day.

“Build bridges. Bring back those who have withdrawn in disappointment. Make room for new voices. Speak about what has changed and what remains to be done. Let history record that when Abia began to rise, we did not stand aside.

The event had in attendance leaders and representatives from the 17 LGAs of Abia State, stakeholders, the women leader, Chief Mrs Orieji Emele Osonwa, and some diaspora members.