Members of the Conference of former speakers of Abia State House of Assembly impressed with Governor Alex Otti’s achievements

published by Carol Nwakanma

Members of the Conference of former speakers of Abia State House of Assembly have said that they are highly impressed with Governor Alex Otti’s achievements so far in office.

They assured the governor that they would stop at nothing towards supporting his government to excel.

The former speakers, who are members of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, made the pledge after accompanying Governor Alex Otti to inspect ongoing road contracts in Aba.

Speaking during a visit to the governor, some of the former Speakers, including Rt. Hon. Stanley Ohajuruka and Rt. Hon. Ude Oko Chukwu, the immediate past Deputy Governor of the State, said elections have come and gone and what is expected now is governance.

Ohajuruka said they have seen Otti’s good works so far and were impressed and ready to offer pieces of advice and cooperation needed to enhance governance in Abia State.

Also speaking, the immediate past Deputy Governor and also former Speaker, Ude Oko Chukwu said they were appreciative of what Governor Otti was doing in the state and would support him to achieve his goals.

Responding, Governor Otti thanked the group for identifying with him and the things he is doing in the state.

He stressed that leadership is about service and stewardship, saying that it was for that reason that he needed to be close to the people and monitor and keep contractors on their toes.