Umuahia, Abia State – September 20, 2024
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has sent a message of solidarity to the Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Edo State, Barrister Olumide Akpata, ahead of tomorrow’s election.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, Governor Otti expressed confidence in Akpata’s victory, citing the people’s trust in him and the Labour Party.
“Millions of Labour Party supporters in Abia and beyond are with you in spirit and will be praying for your victory,” Governor Otti said.
The governor also called on the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to ensure a free, fair, and transparent election. He appealed to stakeholders and voters to maintain peace before, during, and after the polls, and urged security agencies to remain neutral.
The statement reads in part
“The Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, has sent his message of Solidarity and wishes of victory to the Labour Party Governorship Candidate in tomorrow’s election in Edo State, Barrister Olumide Akpata.
“In his message of solidarity, Governor Otti expressed confidence that the LP Governorship candidate would emerge victorious in the election, becauce the people of the state have confidence in him and in the Labour Party.
“Governor Otti assured Barr. Akpata that millions of Labour Party supporters in Abia and beyond are very much with him in spirit and will be praying for his victory as it would mark a historic turning point in the lives of Edo People.
“Finally, Governor Otti also called on INEC to ensure that it conducts a free, fair and transparent election come tomorrow and enjoined all stakeholders and voters to ensure that peace reigns, before, during and after the election. He also appealed to the security agencies to maintain their professional neutrality in the process.”
