ABIA STATE GOVERNOR URGES GOVERNOR-ELECT TO PRIORITIZE SERVICE TO THE PEOPLE.

The incumbent Governor of Abia State Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated the Labor Party candidate and winner of the March 18 governorship election in the state, Alex Otti.

Ikpeazu in a statement shortly after the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC, declared Otti as Governor-elect said the Labor Party candidate fought a long battle over a very long period and should be commended for his staying power and resilience.

The governor and chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party PDP also advised all Otti’s opponents including his party’s candidate, Okey Ahiwe not to distract the incoming governor with court cases.

Ikpeazu, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, said the governor-elect must see his victory as a higher call to service to the people of Abia State.