Abia LP Debunks Defection Reports Of Governor Otti

The Labour Party in Abia State has condemned in strong terms, the report of a purported defection of the Governor, Dr Alex Otti to the All Progressives Congress, APC, describing it as false and baseless.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, signed by the state chairman of the party, Sir Emmanuel Otti said the false report was nothing but a fabrication by political propagandists who are unsettled by the Governor’s consistent delivery of good governance and his growing popularity across party lines.

“The attention of the Labour Party in Abia State has been drawn to reports on online platforms claiming Governor Alex Otti has defected from the Labour Party to the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party wishes to State categorically that the reports are totally false and baseless.”

“Let it be known that the reports are the works of detractors who want to create tension and disaffection in the state and the party.”

“The report is nothing but a fabrication by political propagandists who are unsettled by the Governor’s consistent delivery of good governance and his growing popularity across party lines. The baseless publication is a desperate attempt to distract the people of Abia and sow seeds of confusion where none exists.”

It stated emphatically that the Governor, Dr Alex Otti remains a member of the Labour party and committed to the party and its ideals, adding that the governor has on several occasions reiterated his commitment to the party.

“The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr Alex Chioma Otti (OFR), remains committed to the Labour Party. The Governor Otti has on several occasions reiterated his commitment to the Labour Party and its ideals, emphasizing that his interest is not in political permutations or defections, but in service to humanity and the transformation of Abia State.”

It further urged the public to disregard the fake news.

“We urge the public to disregard the false report and treat it as another cheap propaganda orchestrated by those whose only aim is to divert attention from the monumental progress currently being recorded in Abia State under the present administration.”