Abia guber: People's wish respected - Peter Obi congratulates gov-elect, Alex Otti
Thompson Nsisongabasi
Mar 23, 2023
The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi has congratulated the Abia State Governor-elect, Alex Otti.
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Obi said Otti's victory was an indication that the wishes of the people of Abia State were respected.
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On Wednesday, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, had declared Otti the winner of the gubernatorial election.
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The LP governorship candidate in Abia State defeated his closest challenger, Okey Ahiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to emerge winner of last Saturday's election.
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He polled 175, 467 votes, against Ahiwe who got 88,529.
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Reacting to his victory, Obi prayed for God's guidance on Otti.
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Tweeting, Obi wrote: "A while ago, I spoke with my brother, Dr. Alex Otti @alexottiofr, the Governor-elect of Abia State and heartily congratulated him on his election.
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"I am gratified that the will and wish freely expressed by the Abia electorates have been respected.
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"I pray for God's guidance and protection for the incoming Governor of God's Own State. -POÔÇØ
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