The Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, in Abia State Dr Alex Otti is not leaving anything to chance in his bid to oust the ruling Peoples Democratic Party, PDP from power. The former chairman of the Diamond Bank is said to have intensified his campaign in towns and villages in the state.
It will be recalled that his campaign train was allegedly attacked by suspected PDP thugs few weeks back. Sources who confided in our correspondent argued that going by the feelers, the renowned banker might clinch the top job.
Otti, also decried the outcome of last Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections in the state . He alleged the ruling PDP subverted the will of the people.
Otti said he was certain that Abia residents voted en-masse for all APGA candidates for the Senate and house of Representative.
He, however, expressed disappointment that many votes did not count, alleging that the People’s Democratic Party in the state manipulated the electioneering process in a desperate attempt to subvert the will of the Abia people.
The statement added that: “I wish to assure you the good people of Abia state that we will do our best to make sure that this does not happen.
“Your vote must count. It must count because it is your constitutional right to determine how you are represented and who represents you.
