As the quest for good governance continues in the country, with Nigerians yearning for better times and for improvements in fundamental areas, it is only fair that commendation be given to the right persons, especially political office holders who are endeavoring to change the narrative.
The emergence of leaders, the likes of Governor Alex Otti of Abia State, who emerged on the platform of the Labour Party, Nigerians are in positive spirits, with the optimism that good governance remains largely possible.
A peep into Otti’s emergence as governor will reveal the role of both the electorate and the umpire in entrenching good governance while respecting the interests of the voting populace as expressed through the ballot.
Some commentators have described the outcome of the election through which Otti emerged as a mix of divine intervention and citizens’ resilience, especially with the insistence of Professor Nnenna Oti of the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO) who served as the state Returning Officer, on the announcement of collated results.
As intense as the ‘battle’ was, stakeholders played their role, thus the emergence of a government of the people by the people and for the people- a true depiction of democratic governance, with its attendant benefits.
Before this time, Abia was classified as less fortunate with leadership, with political commentators reckoning that after Orji Uzor Kalu who put some effort, albeit with corruption allegations, only little or nothing had been achieved by governors of the state.
Abia is now being reckoned as one of the cleanest states in Nigeria and the Aba Geometric power plant has been facilitated to provide steady power supply to Abia residents.
Bad roads are fast becoming history as the governor is not only constructing roads, but with high quality and international standards, while employing the services of the famous Julius Berger being used to construct some of the major and multiple lane roads.
Almost all the sectors of the state have received a boost under Gov. Alex Otti; Education, Agriculture, Sports and Culture among others.
The people of Abia are genuinely rejoicing and the state has become the envy of other states, especially its neighbors.
C- Advocate therefore rejoices with the government and people of Abia, while urging the Hov. Alex Otti left government not to rest on its oars in the discharge of good governance benefits to the people.