The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has stated that he is seeking re-election because his administration has not completed all its work.

Otti stated this at his country home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South council, during a 10,000-man solidarity march organised by some stakeholders from the area, convened by the Labour Party House of Assembly candidate in the 2023 general elections, Dannie Ubani.

According to him, he would not have sought re-election if he had completed all the work he had set out to do in his administration.

He explained that he is seeking a second term in office because there is still unfinished work to be done.

Acknowledging the role of opposition in a democratic setting, Otti, however, berated certain opposition elements in the state for engaging in what he described as “politics of witchcraft”.

He dismissed threats from what he termed “insignificant opposition elements”, which he said do not constitute up to 5% of the state.

The governor insisted that constructive criticism would be meaningful if it were focused on acknowledging what his administration has done and what they will do better, given the opportunity, rather than denying what they can see.

He commended the people for their continued support, including the convener of the rally, Mr Dannie Ubani, for organising the event.

He said, “If I had finished the work that I came to do, I wouldn’t be seeking a second term.” If this administration had completed its mission, there would have been no need to seek re-election. But there is still significant work to be done in this administration’s quest to transform the state.”