Abia State Governor Dr Alex Otti has welcomed Dr Jasper Uche, the former Deputy Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State, into the Labour Party. Dr Uche, who recently left the PDP, confirmed he had visited the governor the previous week to formally express his intention to switch allegiance and support Otti's administration. Speaking at a reception, Otti expressed encouragement over Uche's support, citing his appreciation for the governor's efforts and his commitment beyond politics. Otti stated he would not be distracted until completing his "God given mission" in Abia State, adding that divine purpose cannot be overturned by any individual.
The governor reassured attendees that prayers would be answered as they move towards 2027 and affirmed his openness to accepting new members into the Labour Party. He directed the Commissioner for Lands, who hails from Umunneochi Local Government Area like Dr Uche, to oversee the proper reception and integration of Uche and his supporters in Umunneochi. Dr Uche declared that he brought key, organic supporters from his base and was not recruiting job seekers from the streets. He credited Otti's visible, verifiable, and people-centered achievements as motivation for his defection. Uche pledged to complement ongoing efforts to secure Otti's re-election in 2027, vowing to triple Umunneochi's votes in the next election. "I have come to work," he stated, emphasizing collaboration and rejecting siloed political efforts.
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