The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has said that he will support candidates from another political party for the November 2 local government election in the state.
Otti, who is the only Labour Party elected Governor in Nigeria, stated this through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Ferdinand Ekeoma, during ABN TV show, ‘Political Perspective.’
This comes on the heels of a report that the governor is courting the Zenith Labour Party as the crisis in the Labour Party continues.
Ekeoma admitted that the Labour Party in Abia State is plagued with crisis.
He clarified that primaries are intra-party activities governed by electoral laws, requiring party members to participate or challenge outcomes.
The aide responded to allegations of unfair primary processes, citing instances where stakeholders resolved issues through dialogue.
He expressed confidence in the impending victory of Governor Otti-backed candidates in the November 2 local government elections, regardless of party affiliation.
He reaffirmed allegiance to the Labour Party, dispelling defection rumours.
Alex Otti Approves ₦70,000 Minimum Wage For Abia Workers
Meanwhile, Otti has approved the implementation of a minimum wage of ₦70,000 for workers in Abia State.
During a press conference on Tuesday regarding the results of this week’s Executive Council meeting in Umuahia, the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, highlighted the Governor’s commitment to supporting the workforce.
He noted that the new minimum wage payment will be effective from the end of October 2024.
He said, “Payment of minimum wage will commence in the next few days. The Governor has approved that.”