Pensioners Drop Political Bombshell: “Don’t Waste a Kobo on Campaigns!” – Why Abia Governor’s Re-election is Already Sealed
In an extraordinary show of political endorsement, pensioners in Abia State have issued a bold directive to Governor Alex Otti: save the state’s money and skip the expensive campaigns for the 2027 elections, because his work has already won their votes.
The group, known as the Concerned Abia Pensioners, delivered this unprecedented message during their biweekly meeting in Umuahia. They expressed overwhelming confidence that the governor’s performance in office, particularly his reform of the pension system, has guaranteed him a second term.
**Unprecedented Praise for Regular Payments**
The pensioners, who recalled years of hardship and unpaid pensions before Governor Otti’s administration, showered praise on the current government for its reliability. They highlighted the “unprecedented” regular payment of pensions on the 28th of every month, a feat they described as historic for the state.
Chief Emeka Okezie, the group’s Coordinator, stated emphatically, “We are solidly behind this government. The governor should not waste money on campaigns. He has done more than expected within less than three years.” This sentiment was echoed by other leaders including Elder John Kalu and Elder Ochu I. Ochu, who reaffirmed their bloc’s support.
**A Warning to Opposition and a Plea for Fulfillment**
Beyond the endorsement, the pensioners served a strong warning to opposition elements. Chief Okezie cautioned against any attempts to manipulate the political process, asserting that such moves would be roundly rejected by the people who have felt the impact of good governance.
While expressing firm support, the group also reminded Governor Otti of his outstanding promise to clear the backlog of gratuities owed to retirees. They voiced strong optimism that this pledge would be fulfilled soon, with Okezie predicting positive news “before the end of this month.” Additionally, they appealed for the governor’s intervention to resolve a leadership crisis within the state’s pension union that has left their secretariat locked.
The meeting concluded with the pensioners offering prayers for the governor, his team, and the state, framing their support not just as a political stance, but as a moral endorsement of an administration that has restored their dignity and hope.
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