Azode Mobilises Support for Otti’s Reelection, Inaugurates Local Boys 4 Otti 2027

Executives and coordinators of a political movement known as Local Boys 4 Otti 2027 have been inaugurated in Aba to mobilise the people to work for the reelection bid of Governor Alex Otti.

Inaugurating the political structure on Thursday, at Aba, Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Comrade Chukwuma Azode, popularly known as “China,” charged members to remain focused and work together with unity of purpose.

Comrade Azode urged the leadership of the Local Boys 4 Otti 2027, to remain active and attentive to the concerns of members.

According to him, the group would achieve greater success when members share progressive ideas geared towards the development of Abia State.

He stressed that the movement does not need sycophants but people with genuine and progressive minds and committed to the growth of the state.

Comrade Azode also stated that anyone claiming to support Governor Alex Otti without possessing a Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) was not serious about re-electing him in 2027.

He urged members of Local Boys 4 Otti 2027 to obtain their PVCs, describing the cards as the gateway to participating in the electoral process, their future meetings and supporting the present administration.

Comrade Azode said the movement would continue sensitise people on the importance of obtaining their voter cards. According to him, without a PVC, citizens cannot vote for candidates of their choice during elections.

He described the PVC as the only legitimate means through which eligible voters can participate in the electoral process, stressing that the group’s continuous advocacy is aimed at encouraging wider participation in future elections

The NURTW chairman further reaffirmed that the government of Governor Otti does not support touting and encouraged members to register properly as members of the Labour Party through e-registration.

He also announced Odinakachi Onuoha as the coordinator for Osisioma Local Government Area, while Hon. Amadi Owuala was named coordinator for Obingwa LGA among others.

Comrade Azode said the major objective of the movement is to protect communities and ensure that political activities, especially elections, are properly managed to guarantee free and fair polls in 2027.

He added that the group remains open to all residents and indigenes of Abia State who are enjoying the dividends of democracy under the current administration.