Governor Alex Otti announced his decision to remain in the Labour Party despite moves by the party’s former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, to leave the platform ahead of the 2027 elections.
Governor Otti made his position known during his monthly media briefing, where he explained that his political future would not be tied to Obi’s next move. He said Obi had already informed him personally about plans to exit the Labour Party, and he respected that decision. However, the governor made it clear that he had chosen a different path.
According to Otti, his decision to stay was based on his belief that the Labour Party could still be rebuilt and made stronger. He recalled that he joined the party before Obi and did not come into politics under Obi’s influence. For that reason, he said Obi’s exit would not determine his own political direction.
The governor stated that the Labour Party was the platform that brought him to power and that his loyalty remained with it for now. He explained that his focus was on fixing internal issues within the party and helping to reposition it for the future. He added that discussions about other political options could only come later, after efforts to stabilise the party had been exhausted.
Otti also reacted to calls from the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, who had urged him to join the ruling All Progressives Congress. The Abia governor dismissed the invitation, saying he was not interested in political distractions and preferred to concentrate on governance.
While responding to questions, Otti acknowledged Kalu’s recent financial support to vulnerable people in Abia State, noting that it aligned with his own appeal for assistance to the less privileged during the Christmas season.
The governor’s statement has added a new dimension to discussions around the Labour Party and the 2027 general elections, as key figures begin to define their political paths amid growing realignments.
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