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From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
Prince Benjamin Benedict Apugo, a member of the APC Board of Trustees and National Caucus, says he is supporting Governor Alex Otti of the Labour Party in his second term bid against his own party’s candidate.
Apugo, the crown prince of Ibekuland in Umuahia, said he holds the same rank as President Bola Tinubu in the party, but backs Otti as a person, not as an LP candidate.
He said his support grew after Otti awarded the Umuahia international stadium contract to IDG Development Group. He denied being selfish, saying the land was acquired in the military era and nothing was done.
Apugo said no party can defeat Otti in Abia and advised those planning to contest against him not to waste their money, energy and time. He said he has reached the climax of politics.
He faulted Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu over the poor state of the Bende road, which leads to Kalu’s home. He said it is not Otti’s duty, though the governor could help ease suffering.
