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“Abia People Are Not Stupid” – Gov. Otti Declares Confidence In Landslide 2027 Re-Election Victory
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has expressed strong confidence that he will secure a second term in office with broad support from the people of the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
reports that Otti made the remarks on Tuesday while receiving members of the Old Students Association of the Federal School of Arts and Science, Aba, who paid him a courtesy visit at his office.
The group had visited the governor to pledge their support for his re-election bid and to encourage him to complete ongoing projects across the state.
Speaking during the visit, Otti stated that Abia residents are aware of good governance and will not discard progress, adding that he remains focused on delivering his mandate.
He said, “About 2027, we don’t let it distract us, but you have a point. Primaries will happen within the month and then elections will be next year. But we know that Abia people are not stupid.
“They know what is good for them. Because of that, we also know that it’s all about politics. And I’m not too sure that there is someone that would want to throw away what is good.
“This place is God’s own state. So, at the time that it pleased God, He makes changes here. And God doesn’t have unfinished business, or unfinished project.
“So, we are confident that we will complete the project that we have been asked to do by Abians.”
The governor also praised the association for its decision to renovate a hostel in their former school, describing it as a commendable act of giving back.
He said, “I want to also thank you for your decision to fix one of the hostels. It is a very laudable action that you have done, because you could have as well ignored it. I’m sure there are a lot of members of your school that may not even be coming for these meetings.
“So, I want to congratulate you and encourage you to continue, because your story cannot be told without this school.”
Otti further spoke on his administration’s push for improved electricity supply, explaining that his support for Professor Bart Nnaji’s Aba Power project is aimed at boosting power generation and distribution in the state.
He revealed that the government has signed agreements and is at the point of payment to acquire the Umuahia ring-fenced area of the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company, noting that this would expand access to electricity across Abia Central, Abia North, and surrounding areas once completed.
According to him, “So, there’s excess power. Of course, with an additional turbine, it will be able to generate 188 megawatts. So, the whole idea is to take excess power from Aba to the other eight local governments in Abia Central and Abia North.
“We’ve also set up the Abia State Electricity Regulatory Agency. And so right now, everything about regulation is within the state. So, we will be detached from the national electricity grid.”
Maduka Okoye made history on Saturday after recording his 10th clean sheet of the Serie A season, becoming the first Nigerian goalkeeper since Vincent Enyeama 11 years ago to achieve that feat in any of Europe’s top five leagues.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The milestone came as Udinese secured an impressive 2-0 victory over Cagliari at the Unipol Domus.
Enyeama previously set the benchmark during the 2014/2015 season when he kept 17 clean sheets for Lille in Ligue 1. Okoye’s achievement has now reignited hope for Nigeria’s Super Eagles as the team continues its search for a reliable long-term first-choice goalkeeper.
The 26-year-old delivered a strong performance, making three crucial saves from five shots on target.
His defining moment came in the first half when he produced a superb full-stretch fingertip save to keep the score level, providing Udinese with the platform to take control of the match.
Adam Buksa opened the scoring in the 56th minute, while Idrissa Gueye sealed the victory deep into stoppage time in the 96th minute.
The win marked Udinese’s 14th league triumph of the season and moved the club up to ninth place in the Serie A standings.
Okoye’s latest clean sheet tally also equals his personal best from the 2020/2021 campaign with Sparta Rotterdam in the Dutch Eredivisie.
Since joining Udinese in 2022, the Nigerian shot-stopper has steadily rebuilt his reputation and established himself as a vital player for the club.
His impressive performances have reportedly drawn transfer interest from top clubs including Inter Milan, AC Milan, and Bournemouth ahead of the summer transfer window.
Nigerian ambassador-designate to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of being politically unreliable, alleging that he would eventually abandon former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
It would be recalled that during its national convention, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South for a single four-year term, a move widely seen as creating an opening for Obi’s candidacy and reportedly supported by Kwankwaso.
Reacting to the development in a statement on Sunday, Fani-Kayode cautioned Kwankwaso against trusting Obi’s proposed one-term arrangement.
According to him, Obi has a history of falling out with political allies and
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele missed out on the Best Supporting Actress award at the 12th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), losing to her colleague Linda Ejiofor for her performance in The Herd.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Reports indicate that Akindele, despite widespread expectations, left the ceremony without a win even though her film Behind the Scenes received four nominations across major categories.
The movie, which grossed over ₦2 billion at the box office, was nominated for Best Movie, Best Lead Actress, Best Supporting Actor, and Best Supporting Actress.
However, Ejiofor clinched the Best Supporting Actress award in a highly competitive category that included top stars, with Akindele also among the favourites due to strong online buzz surrounding her performance.
Other nominees in the category included Bisola Aiyeola (Gingerrr), Sola Sobowale (The Covenant), Nadia Dutch (Aljana), Amal Umar (The Herd), Juliebrenda Nyambura (MTV Shuga Mashariki), and Olamide Kidbaby (Oversabi Aunty).
Ejiofor’s winning role in The Herd saw her portray the wife of a kidnapped man played by Daniel Etim-Effiong in a socially driven satirical drama focused on insecurity and societal challenges in Nigeria.
Although The Herd had a modest box office performance compared to Behind the Scenes, it gained stronger traction on streaming platforms and secured multiple AMVCA nominations.
Ahead of the awards, Akindele had topped several online prediction polls, but the final decision rested with the AMVCA jury chaired by veteran actress Joke Silva.
In the Best Supporting Actor category, Bucci Franklin emerged winner for his role in To Kill A Monkey, beating nominees including Lateef Adedimeji, Gabriel Afolayan, Femi Adebayo, Femi Branch, Uzor Arukwe, and Simileoluwa Hassan.
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