By CHARLES IWUOHA

Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, says nobody is entitled to distract his government with 2027 elections as he is focused on fixing Abia State.

Governor Otti stated this on Saturday when he worshipped at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Umuikaa District headquarters, Isialangwa South LGA.

He assured that ’e would remain focused on doing the right thing, adding that he is not bothered about 2027 as the God that settled 2023 would equally settle 2027.

“I assure you that this government will continue to do the right thing. No one, or group of people, whoever they are, none of them is entitled to distract us.

“So, when they make noise, like I said last week, we should not be bothered about noise.

“We should just remain focused and do what we have to do.

“So, sometimes, I worry if it is the 2027 election they are talking about, or maybe there’s another election coming up.

“But the same way God delivered 2023, that is the way he will deliver 2027 in Jesus’ name,” Gov. Otti declared.

Governor Otti, who responded to the request of the church about the flooding and drainage challenge around the church premises and its environs, directed that the Commissioner for Works extends the drainage work all the way down to the Umuikaa junction.

He apologised for the dust they are inhaling around the Umuikaa junction-Owerrinta road, saying that such inconveniences are part of things that go with development.

“As you can see, we are at the final stages of dualising this road. It is a Federal road, but we got approval from the Federal government to reconstruct and dualise the road.

“And as we are doing this, we are also doing the one from Onuimo to Tower. And the idea is that any time you get into Abia State, you know you’ve gotten into Abia State” Gov. Otti stated.

The State Chief Executive, who assured that he would continue to serve the State in truth and honesty, thanked the Church for the support they are giving his government.

In their speeches, the Secretary of Alex Otti Vanguard Movement for Continuity 2027, Dr Fineboy Ikechi Joseph, the First Elder of the Church that coordinated the laying of the foundation of the Church, Elder G.C Ukaegbu and a former Church Head Elder and coordinator of the retirees in Isialangwa South LGA, Elder E.C Alozie thanked Governor Otti for his benevolence to the church.

They assured that the 2027 reelection of Governor Alex Otti is sure as his achievements across the State are enough to guarantee him a second term in office.

They however requested that drainage around the Church premises and axis be fixed up to Umuikaa junction to save the Church premises and its environs from flooding.

Earlier in his sermon on the topic, “Living With Eternal Perspective” Masterguide Chidera Mark, drew the attention of the church to the book of Isaiah chapter 40:28 to 31 and assured believers in Christ that God does not change nor faint.

He urged all to put their hope in Christ, assuring them of the eternal Kingdom.

While appreciating the leadership style of Governor Alex Otti, who has made the people to rejoice, the preacher noted that there were issues to be worried about in Abia before now, but the emergence of Governor Alex Otti brought hope in the State, emphasising that his reelection would sustain the hope and good works being witnessed at the present.

The Church service moderated by an Elder of the Church and General Manager, Abia State Debt Management Office, Dr Kingsley Nwaigburu, featured prayers offered for the Governor and Abia State Government, special presentations by the Pastor in-charge, Friday Izuoma.

The Governor was joined to the service by his wife, Mrs Priscilla Chidinma Otti, and the service attracted the presence of Hon. Chinwendu Dennis, Commissioner for Power and Public Utilities Engr. Ikechukwu Monday, Mayor of Isialangwa South, Hon. Nnadozie Nwaogwugwu.

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