By: Imo Thomas -Umuahia.
The State President of Cooperative Motor Union, Abia State, Mr. Chukwuma Azode aka China, has declared the support of the motor unions and all transport operators and said that those challenging Governor Otti in 2027 governorship election are doing so at their own risk.
Mr. Azode stated this at Aba on Thursday during a Two-Million Man March organised by various transport unions in Abia State in solidarity with the road infrastructural development of Governor Alex Otti.
According to the union leader, with the unprecedented achievements of Governor Otti , he does not think that sensible politician would contest governorship election with Governor Otti.
“From what we are seeing, I don’t think any sensible person should involve himself in anything concerning elections, because from what we are seeing, His Excellency is supposed to enjoy his 8 years.
“So, for now, any opposition that is coming out is taking risk, is taking a very big risk, because we, Abians are in support of His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti for now, and no other person. And all the motor union in Abia State are also endorsing His Excellency for 2027. That’s the part of our gathering here today.
“This gathering, this Million March is not political. It’s non-political, and I believe that there is a lot of people that love His Excellency, Dr. Alex Otti, that are here, and most of them are from different political backgrounds. So, what we are doing is non-political, but they are here as lovers of Dr. Alex Otti based on his good works in Abia State.
“We are here to show solidarity to His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti to celebrate all his good works in Abia State. Within an interval of two years in office, he has shown a great capacity.
“So, that is the reason why we are gathering here to celebrate him. We have a lot of people residing in Aba, and Aba, to start with, is a place that His Excellency has promised that he’s going to develop more, so that we will now get more investors coming in to invest,” Azode maintained.
Also, the state Chairman of Abia State Tricycle Operators Union, ASTOPU comrade Victor Azubuike said that the rally was organised to appreciate the smooth movement in Abia especially Aba.
He revealed that Aba transporters are the most beneficiaries of what is happening under the present administration and thanked Governor Otti for being a good leader.
Speaking in an interview, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on transportation, Dr. Obioma Nwaogbe said that the transport operators have reasons to celebrate Governor Alex Otti based on the transformational projects carried out by Governor and appreciated the good job Governor Otti has done towards transport infrastructural development within two years in office.
“Like you can see, he has been constructing a lot of roads in the state, both urban and rural road infrastructural development. All those roads that are being constructed are for transportation use.”
He said that the choice of Aba for the rally is because Aba is the economic hub of the eastern zone, also that the majority of the work done is more in Aba as the Governor wants to attract more investors.
The Two-Million Man March which took off from Osisioma Junction through Aba-Owerri road down to Asa road Aba saw jubilant Aba residents celebrating in grand style across the streets and roads of Aba, the Enyimba city.
