Abia Guber: Ex-minister, Uche Ogah endorses Gov Otti for second term in 2027

A former Minister of Mines and Steel, Dr Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah says that Abia state Governor, Dr Alex Otti deserves a second term in office.

Dr Ogah stated this on Tuesday, in an interview with newsmen after his close door meeting with Governor Alex Otti at the Governor’s Nvosi Isialangwa South country home.

Dr Ogah, who stated that his visit to the Governor was to express his New Year’s greetings with him, noted that Abians are happy with the Governor’s performance so far.

“I think he deserves a second term. I have said it times without number. It’s not something arguable anywhere. I’ve said it times without number, that God has used him to wipe away the tears of Abia people.

“And this is just a few years of governance that people can see the positive results coming from his effort. So Abians are grateful.  Abians are happy.

“He (Gov. Otti) should have the opportunity to govern us a second time, so that he can put out there, all that he has planned for Abia people.

“I think it is something that everybody should support him to complete his second term.

On the recent political developments ahead of 2027 general elections in the state, Dr Ogah, who also doubles as a former governorship candidate in the state said declaration of political interest and arguements about future political ambitions are normal in politics.

“Normally politics is when you have your goods, you need to sell your goods.

“So you can’t expect somebody not to sell his goods. So people have to sell their goods. That’s what opposition means.

“But you know, at the end of the day, God and Abians will determine who governs them (Abians).

On whether he has a political ambition in 2027, Dr Uche Ogah answered pointedly that he has no political ambition, but added that his interest is in ensuring that Governor Otti and President Tinubu are reelected.

“The ambition I have is to support the president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu for presidency and support Governor Alex Oti for governorship. That’s my ambition” Dr Ogah stated.