- Hon kelechi Odeme
Titus Eleweke , South East Editor
AWKA, Anambra – A chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) in Abia State, Hon. Kelechi Odeme, has donated 500 bags of 50kg rice and over ₦1.7 million in cash to party members and support groups in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, as part of activities to galvanise grassroots support for Governor Dr. Alex Otti.
The rice distribution commenced ahead of the Christmas season, while the cash donations were presented during a well-attended political gathering organised by Odeme at his country home in Iziama Achara, Uturu.
The event brought together members of the Labour Party and the Arise for New Abia movement across Uturu.
Speaking at the event, Hon. Odeme emphasised unity among all political support groups, stressing that their collective efforts are focused on sustaining the transformational leadership of Governor Otti.
“We are not gathered here as different factions, but as one family, united in appreciation and support for our hardworking governor, Dr. Alex Otti, who is delivering quality governance to Abia State,” he said.
He noted that key grassroots structures including Onu Ugu, Women in Politics, and Abia Arise are aligned in their support for the governor’s reform-driven administration.
According to Odeme, Abia State is witnessing unprecedented progress under Governor Otti, adding that the people are determined to ensure his re-election to consolidate on the gains already made.
“Abia has never experienced governance of this quality. We will do everything possible to return Governor Otti for a second term so he can complete the good work he has started,” he said.
He further assured the people of Uturu that all promises made by the governor to the community would be fulfilled, describing Otti as a leader who keeps his word.
“Dr. Alex Otti is not a man who makes promises and fails. Our responsibility is to support him and ensure his return. Those of us living in Abia can testify that he is far better than those before him,” Odeme added.
During the event, Odeme donated:
₦1 million to Abia Arise in Uturu,₦300,000 to Onu Ugu ; ₦100,000 to Women in Politics; ₦100,000 to Ugo Abia and ₦100,000 to women leaders.
He explained that the essence of the gathering was to mobilise all Uturu stakeholders ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that the community must speak with one voice in support of Governor Otti.
While acknowledging that some developmental projects may not yet be very visible in Uturu, Odeme expressed confidence that the governor would extend more infrastructure and social interventions to the area.
Welcoming members of Arise for New Abia, the Deputy Mayor of Isuikwuato LGA, Hon. Ifeanyi Njoku, said the gathering was an opportunity to celebrate the governor’s achievements across the state.
“We are here today to appreciate the wonderful work Governor Alex Otti is doing in Abia.
He is building roads, schools, and paying salaries promptly. He represents the new Abia, and the masses are happy.
Ndi Uturu must support him,” Njoku said.
He added that the Isuikwuato Local Government Council, under the current mayor, is replicating the governor’s developmental model, citing the construction and commissioning of 14 boreholes and the Ihuku–Achara River Bridge.
According to him, Hon. Odeme’s gesture was a demonstration of gratitude to Governor Otti for his positive impact on the state.
He said that as part of the appreciation, Odeme also distributed 500 bags of rice to the less privileged in Uturu.
The Deputy Coordinator of Arise for New Abia in Isuikwuato LGA, Hon. Innocent Uwaezuke, thanked attendees and described Abia Arise as the political structure driving Governor Otti’s re-election.
“Abia Arise is the engine of Governor Otti’s second-term project. Uturu is central to that project. Governor Otti is performing excellently, and very soon Uturu will be among the major beneficiaries,” he said.
Also speaking, business mogul and LP chieftain Chief Kenneth Nwaro commended Hon. Odeme for promoting unity, noting that political division would undermine Uturu’s collective aspirations.
“The message today is unity. If Uturu is divided, we cannot achieve our political goals. Governor Otti has redeemed the image of Abia State nationally. Before now, Abia was considered one of the worst-performing states, but today it is respected again,” Nwaro stated.
He urged Ndi Uturu and Isuikwuato to remain steadfast in their support for Governor Otti, warning that abandoning the current administration would be a costly mistake.
“We must follow him so we can benefit like others. Together, we will build and grow the Labour Party in Uturu,” he said.
Chief Nwaro also supported the four wards in Uturu with ₦200,000.
In his remarks, former Zenith Labour Party House of Assembly candidate Pastor Eugene Chuwar called for unity within the party to attract development to Uturu.
He observed that while many roads in Isuikwuato may have been rehabilitated, Uturu still awaits major road projects, expressing optimism that increased political support would draw the governor’s attention to the community.
“What Uturu needs is strong unity behind Governor Otti. Elections are over; personal differences must be set aside for the interest of the community and the state,” Chuwar said.
He disclosed that despite contesting against Hon. Ifeanyi Njoku during the elections, both leaders are now working together for the progress of Uturu and Abia State under the Labour Party.
Chuwar donated:₦200,000 to the four wards,₦100,000 to Onu Ugu; ₦100,000 to Ugo Eze and ₦100,000 to Women in Politics.
The event attracted numerous Labour Party stakeholders from Uturu, all of whom reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Governor Dr. Alex Otti and ensuring his re-election in 2027.
