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Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has revealed that his administration’s ongoing infrastructural transformation of Aba is inspired by the development template used by former Governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu — a model he described as both practical and effective.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFhnSO_3YRo

Governor Otti made this personal and emotional disclosure during Senator Kalu’s recent visit to his country home in Nvosi, Isialangwa South LGA, where the two leaders exchanged warm views on governance and development.

"My mother left us in 2003, and she is buried here, beside her husband," Governor Otti said, reflecting on his late mother’s admiration for Senator Kalu.


"At that time, little did I think I would go into politics. My mother would swear by Orji Uzor Kalu. You couldn’t even criticize Orji Uzor Kalu in her presence. She would say, ‘No! Action Governor — the man who built all the roads, especially in Aba.’"

Governor Otti explained that this deep-rooted appreciation of purposeful leadership influenced his current approach to governance, particularly his administration’s focus on Aba’s infrastructural renewal.

"So in that template we are working — we are using that template. And I can assure you, that template is not wrong," the Governor stated.

Governor Otti’s comments reflect a rare show of political maturity and continuity, as he openly acknowledged the positive impact of a past administration across party lines.

Analysts note that the Governor’s infrastructural drive in Aba is already delivering significant results — with reconstructed roads, an increasingly vibrant night-time economy, and renewed investor confidence in the commercial city.

"There is no sleep in Aba anymore," Otti had previously stated. "People are awake doing business; money is changing hands — that’s how an economy works."

obembet:
This on wey Otti dey praise TINUBU and Orji Uzor Kalu. I hope no be wetin I dey think.

EponObi:
A.G.B.A.D.O just dey leak anyhow from Otti's pocket nowadays 🤣

Those people would have dragged Otti anyhow if he was someone else, esp from other region. Their only Governor? What to do bayi? 🤣🤣🤣 Oso si ni lenu, obu'yo si. Oro ba pesije. 😂😂😂😂

Defection imminent. 😁

iHart:
sarcasm at its peak hahahaha

alizma:
is not, if you know Abia State very well and you want to be sincere in your judgement, you will definitely not choose any of the other two men that came after him as your preferred governors when it comes to development. OUK was considered not doing enough then but the other two guys after him made him a hero

EponObi:
A.G.B.A.D.O just dey leak anyhow from Otti's pocket nowadays 🤣

Those people would have dragged Otti anyhow if he was someone else, esp from other region. Their only Governor? What to do bayi? 🤣🤣🤣 Oso si ni lenu, obu'yo si. Oro ba pesije. 😂😂😂😂

Defection imminent. 😁

Blazebond:
Lol these are the self serving clowns you people think will take Nigeria forward shebi,o pity una when dey take them serious sha.

seanfer:
Where are the LP social media warriors? Your Governor is gradually showing that he will jeopardize una votes in 2027 in Abia state...

diverseconcepts:
PDAPC

Metrix147:
Source: https://abntv.com.ng/news/you-couldnt-criticize-orji-kalu-in-my-mothers-presence-governor-otti/