2023: Progressive Ambassadors endorses Labour Party’s Alex Otti for governor Abia State

Progressive Ambassadors of Nigeria (PAN), a non-partisan organisation, committed to enthroning a new Nigeria driven by patriotic, purposeful and exemplary leadership, has endorsed Dr Alex Otti, Labour Party (LP) gubernatorial candidate for Abia State, in the 2023 election.

The group said given the many challenges confronting Abia at the moment, ranging from economic, social, political and infrastructural, one thing the state needs is the restoration of confidence and public trust in governance, through the revival and stabilisation of the economy, creation of employment, careful cleaning-up of the system and payment of backlogs of outstanding salaries and pensions.

Consequently, the group said it has found in Otti the calibre of man that reflects the “core values of patriotism, industry, exemplary and responsible leadership most focused and prepared” for the onerous task of leading Abia out of its present “horrible” state, in 2023.

In a statement issued Thursday and signed by the Abia State Coordinator, Hon. Amarachukwu Kalu, PAN said it would work with Labour Party and Otti to achieve the “New Abia” project.

The statement reads in part: “As we approach the 2023 general elections and in keeping with our mandate, PAN remains resolute in changing the dynamics and expectations of Nigerians. PAN believes that the choices of candidates at all levels and across the political firmament/space before Nigerians must be those that would inspire citizens’ confidence. 

“In tandem with our advocacy agenda, we urge citizens to use their Permanent Voter’s Cards, PVC wisely as weapon for political and economic liberation from those many have described as rent-seeking political elites. 

“Putting this in context and In line with our core values of equity, fairness and justice, PAN believes that ABIA STATE, which is arguably the most horrible State across the South East geopolitical Zone today, presents a roll-call of eminently qualified candidates in their individual rights who are vying for the office of the next Executive Governor of the State, come 2023.

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“However, it stands to reason that, one man that fits into the bill of actualizing a NEW ABIA Project, where justice, fairness and equity would reign is Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, of the Labour Party.

“The Progressive Ambassadors of Nigeria (PAN) believes that, given the many teething challenges confronting the State at the moment ranging from economic, social, political, infrastructural and even spiritual dimensions; one thing that Abians need, devoid of sentiments and more than anything else, is restoration of confidence and public trust in governance, revival and stabilisation of the economy, revamping of  industrial development towards massive reduction of unemployment, careful cleaning-up of the system gravely riddled with corruption, reduction of hunger and revival of dying souls daily tortured by backlogs of pending salary arrears, restoration of security -to mention but a few. 

“One man that reflects the core values of patriotism, industry, exemplary and responsible leadership and most focused and prepared for the onerous task is Dr Alex Otti, a firm believer in the New Abia project. He comes with a distinct pedigree as an accomplished banker with track record of excellence, experienced economist, outstanding entrepreneur, profound philanthropist and Politician with no morale or character deficits.

“Our duty in Progressives Ambassadors of Nigeria is to identify patriots, encourage credible aspirations and draw citizens attention to exemplary qualities in individuals who present themselves for elective offices.

“In Alex Otti we see great deal of patriotism and the vision of a new Abia, genuine concern towards sacrificing his comfort for greater benefits of his people coupled with unquenchable zeal and courage to go extra mile in service to humanity, despite repeated discouragements and political orchestrations.

“We therefore lend our voice to endorsing and recommending Dr. Alex Otti, while calling on Abians to make the most of this opportunity, electoral-wise in order to ensure the guaranteed and collective future of Abia State without regrets.

“The Progressive Ambassadors of Nigeria as partners with Dr. Alex Otti/Labour Party towards the actualisation of the NEW ABIA Project, shall soon unveil the strategic programs and action plan for voter mobilisation, sensitisation and engagements across the State, ahead of the forthcoming polls.”