The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has assured President Bola Tinubu that it will deliver over 80 per cent of the votes in the state in the 2027 presidential election.
The assurance came against the backdrop of a reported claim by a member of the Labour Party, alleging that Governor Alex Otti will work for the re-election of Tinubu in 2027.
In a statement signed by the state Publicity Secretary of the APC, Uche Aguoru, the party said, “one might be tempted to welcome and even appreciate such a claim, especially coming from a party that has consistently undermined President Tinubu and his party, the APC.
“Moreover, we are not oblivious to the deceptive tendencies and unreliability that have come to define Gov. Otti’s brand of politics. As such, we refuse to be misled by what is clearly a calculated and self-serving narrative.”
The statement said it is on record that Governor Otti and his party openly rejected the outcome of the 2023 presidential election.
“Furthermore, his supporters and close aides have continued to launch coordinated attacks against Mr President and his policies on social media. Credible intelligence strongly suggests that these actions are encouraged by Governor Otti’s government.”
The Abia APC said it is ironic that, rather than openly and boldly identifying with President Tinubu, Governor Otti has chosen to deploy proxies to communicate supposed support.
“While honest Governors like Charles Soludo of Anambra State have clearly and publicly declared their support for President Tinubu. Governor Otti has consistently denied President Tinubu due recognition for all the federal government projects he executed in Abia State.
“This sudden declaration of support is nothing more than a desperate and deceptive tactic aimed at political survival”, the statement added.
“We therefore advise President Tinubu to disregard such misleading overtures. The APC in Abia State possesses the structure, grassroots support, and political strength required to deliver no less than 80–90% of the votes for his re-election in 2027.
“The APC in Abia State remains strong, united, and influential, with vibrant grassroots structures such as the Renewed Hope Partners, Renewed Hope Ambassadors, City Boys Movement, and Relax Tinubu Is Fixing Nigeria. These groups have continued to take the message of the Renewed Hope Agenda to the grassroots, where it has been widely embraced by the people of Abia.”
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