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The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has drawn a biblical analogy, likening Abia State Governor Alex Otti’s time in the Labour Party to that of a prodigal son who will eventually return home, News360 Nigeria reports.

Keyamo made the statement during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Abia International Airport, reflecting on Otti’s political journey.

Governor Otti, who was a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2020 after leaving the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), later joined the Labour Party, under which he contested and won the 2023 gubernatorial election.

“The President’s motivation was also the fact that he loves the governor of this state, he loves his spirit. I know the comments he has made about the governor of this state and how much people here love him so much.

“Today is not the day for politics, he strayed away, he was with us, he strayed away like the prodigal son.” He said

Speaking further Keyamo explained how it was upgraded to an international airport rather than the initially planned airstrip.

“When I called Dr Alex Otti and I broke the news to him, he said no, I will partner with you, I will also put in counterpart funding, let us upgrade it to an international airport. This was what happened. As minister of aviation, I’m just telling you the trajectory.”

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Shawarmagirl:
This news will pain Yarimo and Yoruba Muslims. They have been wailling in the other thread.

God bless Otti
God bless Abians

Cevila:
That will be the highest betrayer

Mummyfour:
Being in a political party doesn't necessarily mean a political officer will do better or worse.

It's about the heart of the politician and his desire to better the lives of his people. We have seen politicians in opposing parties doing far better and vice versa.