Otti Opens Abia Labour Party Campaign, Urges Restraint

Abia State Governor Alex Otti opened the Labour Party’s campaign for the 2027 elections in Umuahia on November 1, urging supporters not to attack opposition parties or obstruct their political activities. Speaking at the campaign launch at Umuahia Township Stadium, Otti said rival parties should be allowed to use public facilities, including the stadium, if they obtain the required approvals and pay applicable fees. He said security agencies had been directed to arrest anyone who obstructed legitimate political activities, including Labour Party members. Otti urged political parties to campaign on issues and their manifestos rather than engage in personal attacks. His remarks set out a condition for access to public venues, but the launch accounts reported his directive rather than whether it has been implemented. The campaign launch began the Labour Party’s effort to secure support ahead of the 2027 elections in Abia. Otti asked supporters to mobilise voters across the state. Party officials also called for grassroots campaigning, while the party’s state chairman, Peter Azubuike, said it was working toward victories in the governorship, National Assembly and state assembly...