Why I visited Otti in Umuahia – Uzodimma

From Okey Sampson, Umuahia

Imo State Governor and Chairman of the South East Governors Forum, Senator Hope Uzodinma has explained why he paid a New Year visit to Governor Alex Otti in Umuahia, Abia State.

This is as gospel music star, Osinachi Egbu (Sinachi) visited Otti with her family.

Speaking to newsmen after the visit, Senator Uzodimma explained that although they are politicians, he did not come for political reasons, but to pay Otti a New Year visit.

“So, my visit is a courtesy call to the governor, who I have also seen is doing very well.

“I wished him a happy New Year and prayed with him so that the Almighty God will give us enough strength to continue to serve our people better and better. That is why I am here.”

The Imo Governor said that the South East Governors were determined to develop the region, and would do that through collaboration.

“And as the Chairman of the South East Governor’s Forum, I have a responsibility to touch base with them, to discuss with them, share ideas, and agree on how best to help the people of the region to survive.

“The five of us, Governors of the South East, have decided to make sure that the South East is part of Nigeria. And that is what we are working on,” Gov Uzodimma assured.

Governor Uzodimma, who doubles as the Coordinator of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors in the South East and the Chairman of the Progressive Governors Forum commended Governor Alex Otti for the good governance he is delivering in Abia State.

Also speaking, Otti said that belonging to different political parties should not be misconstrued as opposition.

“This is not necessarily a political visit, but because we are all politicians, there is no way we can’t discuss politics.

“But then, I think what is most important from what he has said is that government is one. You have the national, the sub-national, and then the local governments. And I made the point that you can’t be opposition in a government that you are part of.

“So, when people mistake an issue of different political parties as opposition, they miss the mark.

“You can disagree, and there are forums for disagreement. But once a decision has been taken, you are part and parcel of that decision,” Otti stated.

Meanwhile, popular gospel music star, Osinachi Egbu (SINACH) and her husband visited Otti and commended his visionary leadership.

Osinachi and her husband who are natives of Abia State, said they were highly impressed by the visible changes across the state.