Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has issued a stern warning to politicians allegedly plotting to rig the 2027 governorship election in the state, saying anyone attempting to subvert the people’s will “should first write their wills.”
Governor Otti made the remarks while addressing party supporters and stakeholders in Aba on Friday. The governor, who spoke amid rising political tension ahead of the 2027 polls, declared that the era of electoral manipulation in Abia was over.
“Those planning to rig the 2027 election should first write their wills,” Otti said firmly. “The will of God and the people will decide the next governor of Abia, not any cabal or desperate politician.”
The governor emphasized that Abia’s transformation under his leadership would continue to be anchored on transparency, accountability, and respect for the people’s mandate. He warned that anyone attempting to tamper with the electoral process would be decisively dealt with according to the law.
Otti, who won the 2023 election under the Labour Party (LP), reiterated his commitment to sustaining good governance and urged Abians to stay vigilant against those plotting to undermine democracy in the state.
His statement has since gone viral, drawing reactions from political observers, opposition figures, and civil society groups, many of whom praised his firm stance on electoral integrity.
Background
Dr. Alex Otti, a former banker and economist, became governor of Abia in 2023 after a tightly contested race that ended years of dominance by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Since assuming office, Otti has repeatedly warned against political interference and vowed to defend the mandate freely given to him by Abians.
Analysts believe his latest comment is a direct message to political power blocs already strategizing for the 2027 general elections in the Southeast
What This Means
- The governor’s bold remark is seen as a warning to would-be election manipulators.
- Civil society groups and election monitors may increase focus on Abia State ahead of 2027.
- The statement underscores growing calls for free and fair elections across Nigeria
