Abia Governor Alex Otti Eyes New Political Party As APC Hijack Labour Party 

Abia Governor Alex Otti Eyes New Political Party As APC Hijack Labour Party 

 

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, is reportedly considering a departure from the Labour Party (LP) as internal party conflicts and alleged external interference threaten his political future ahead of the 2027 elections.

 

Sources suggest that Governor Otti has begun exploring alternative political pathways following the reestablishment of the Julius Abure-led faction of the Labour Party by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

 

Reports indicate that the Abure faction, once sidelined by INEC, has now regained prominence, with accusations that it has aligned itself with the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

 

Labour Party’s Alleged APC Ties

 

Insiders allege that the APC has taken advantage of the leadership crisis within the Labour Party to weaken any political structure associated with former presidential candidate Peter Obi. This development is seen as a strategic move by the APC to undermine opposition forces ahead of the next general election.

 

A source privy to the situation claimed:

“The Abure faction of the Labour Party has essentially become an appendage of the APC. Key members of the faction, compromised by APC interests, are targeting Governor Otti, Peter Obi, and other prominent Labour Party figures who have opposed their control.”

 

According to the source, the alleged collusion aims to block Governor Otti and other party members from securing LP tickets for the 2027 elections.

 

Governor Otti’s Counterstrategy

 

Governor Otti, however, is reportedly aware of the situation and is preparing to counter the alleged plans to derail his second-term ambitions. Speaking anonymously, a close ally of the governor hinted at his readiness to chart a new political course:

*”Governor Otti remains a member of the Labour Party in name, but he is actively working on a separate political strategy. He is ahead of Abure and his faction in their bid to undermine him.”*

 

The governor’s ally also pointed to the outcome of the recent Abia local government elections as evidence of Otti’s political resilience, suggesting that his base of support remains strong despite the Labour Party’s internal turmoil.

 

The Path to 2027

As the Labour Party navigates these challenges, reports indicate that the Abure faction may either fully align with the APC or field a weak candidate for the 2027 presidential election. These maneuvers are perceived as efforts to consolidate APC dominance while sidelining influential opposition figures like Peter Obi and Governor Otti.

 

Political observers are now watching closely to see if Governor Otti will officially announce his departure from the Labour Party or align himself with a new political movement. Whatever the case, his decisions in the coming months could reshape Abia State’s political landscape and impact national politics ahead of 2027.

 

Neither Governor Otti nor representatives from the Labour Party have issued official statements on these developments.