How Hubris And Early Ambition Are Tearing Abia APC Apart - Governor Alex Otti Fires Back At Benjamin Kalu's Comments | WATCH VIDEO
Afnews Editor
Oct 17, 2025
Governor Alex Otti has accused some Abia politicians, including Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu, of allowing hubris and premature ambition to drive division. He urged restraint, warned against false claims, and insisted that power belongs to God, not man. Read full details on his powerful response to 2027 political speculations.
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... "Power belongs to God, not man. Those who boast about 2027 should be careful not to speak when the Lord has not spoken,ÔÇØ - Governor Alex Otti warns.
Governor Alex Chioma Otti has finally opened up on the growing political tension between him and the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu, saying that hubris and premature political ambition are fast becoming the undoing of some politicians in Abia State.
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Speaking during an interactive media session, Governor Otti accused some political figures, including Kalu, of attempting to create unnecessary friction through false narratives and early campaigns ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
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Otti, who described Kalu as his "younger brotherÔÇØ and "a man he once had a close personal relationship with even before politicsÔÇØ, expressed disappointment over Kalu's recent public criticism of his administration.
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"This is not the first time he has spoken publicly against my government, but I choose to forgive him,ÔÇØ Otti said. "I believe he was overwhelmed by the massive organic show of love the people of Aba gave me. That kind of genuine affection can terrify anyone driven by ambition.ÔÇØ
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The governor, who accused Kalu of being driven by hubris, stated that such pride and premature declarations about 2027 could put the Deputy Speaker at odds with both divine will and the law.
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"Power belongs to God. He gives it to whom He wills,ÔÇØ Otti reminded. "It's arrogance when anyone begins to predict who will take over in 2027. We must not speak when the Lord has not spoken.ÔÇØ
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Governor Otti also took exception to Kalu's claim that Abia State receives between 38 billion to 40 billion monthly in federal allocation, describing it as false and misleading.
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"Those who know better have shown that we receive just about half of that,ÔÇØ Otti explained. "As a top government official, whatever you say must be taken seriously. You can't mislead the people.ÔÇØ
The governor further advised Kalu to focus on his duties at the National Assembly instead of engaging in early campaigns, warning that such actions could attract INEC sanctions and possible disqualification.
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"If INEC has not blown the whistle, don't start the race,ÔÇØ he said pointedly. "When you gather people and begin to declare you'll take over in 2027, you're campaigning - and that's against the law.ÔÇØ
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Governor Otti also cautioned those claiming they would "write resultsÔÇØ during the next election to instead write their wills, stressing that Abia State will never again bow to intimidation or electoral manipulation.
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"Abia belongs to all of us. No one can intimidate us. But we must maintain peace and decorum,ÔÇØ Otti concluded.
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The governor's remarks come amid rising political tensions and speculations of internal divisions within Abia's political class ahead of the next electoral cycle.
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