May 2, (THEWILL) – A frontline governorship candidate in Edo State on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Barrister Olumide Osaigbovo Akpata, on Thursday morning, paid a courtesy visit to Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, in Umuahia.
Otti caused an upset in the 2023 governorship election in Abia State by sinking the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Congress (APC) and All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the election.
While Otti’s achievements in less than a year have clearly indicated his focus and determination to build a robust infrastructure development legacy statewide, Akpata, aka Olu D, who has his eyes sharply focused on Osadebay Avenue in Benin City, touched base with him in Umuahia, the Abia State capital on Thursday.
The former NBA President confirmed that he spent time with the Governor to gain some valuable insights into his adept and utilitarian management of Abia State’s public finance.
“I spent quality time this morning in Umuahia with my friend and brother, H.E. Dr. Alex Otti, the Governor of Abia State. Our meeting allowed me to bring him up to speed on the progress we’ve made so far in the upcoming Edo elections, following the official commencement of campaigns.
“I also gained valuable insights into how he has adeptly managed Abia’s affairs within a short time and with limited resources. Having worked professionally with Dr. Otti during his stellar banking career, I’m not surprised by his superlative performance as Governor.
“I’m grateful that we’re both members of the Labour Party and enjoy a strong relationship. I fully intend to leverage these advantages when we eventually berth at Osadebay Avenue…the seat of Government in Edo State,” he said.
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