CHUKWUEBUKA OHIZU
The coalition of Abia state Road transport unions in Abians State, on Wednesday passed a vote of confidence on Governor Alex Otti, declaring his two years of leadership in the state as something similar to the Great Sam Mbakwe of Old Imo State.
The Coalition comprising of the National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO) and the Road Transport Employers Association OF Nigeria (RTEAN), said that ongoing massive reconstruction of major road in the State were only seen when Mbakwe reigned in Old Imo State.
DAILY NEWS NIGERIA reports that kthe transporters who organized a road show that took them across Aba South, Aba North and Osisioma Ngwa Local Government Areas, that make up Aba Metropolis, declared total support for Otti should he declare interest to run for a second tenure in 2027.
They urged members across the state to ensure the victory of the Governor at the next polls as a reward for the positive impacts he has made in the lives of Abians through infrastructural development.
DAILY NEWS NIGERIA reports the union members defiled early morning down pour in Aba and engaged in an over 6 kilometers road walk across Aba Metropolis, expressing their satisfaction with Otti’s administration.
They explained that the ongoing reconstruction of Port Harcourt Road, Ekeakpara Road, Umuahia-Bende-Ohafia-Riad, Ohanku Road, Obohia Road, Abayi-Ariaria-Eberi-Omuma Road and other major roads is a plus to their business and will end up ventilating the economy of Abia State.
Addressing the mammoth crowd at Osisioma Ngwa Modern Motor Park after the roadshow, the Abia state Chairmen of NARTO and RTEAN, Amaobi Ohaeri and Nnamdi Balogu, paid glowing tributes to Governor Otti for his infrastructural renewal projects since assuming office in 2023.
Ohaeri said that the rehabilitations and reconstruction of major roads in Abia cities by the administration has impacted positively on the operations of transporters in the state.
“I can say that we, the road transport unions, are the greatest beneficiaries of good works of this administration.
“For many years, Abians, and particularly transporters, had to contend with dilapidated roads across the state, which made operations difficult and unprofitable.
“But today, we are proud to say that our tears have been wiped away, and we are here today, despite the heavy rain, to express our gratitude to the Government of Dr Alex Chioma Otti,.
“We have seen a man who has defeated all odds to give us results. We have come here today for two reasons: to say thank you to the Governor, and to declare openly that we have adopted him as our only candidate for the 2027 governorship election in Abia state.
“We can give examples today because we have seen results. The only man that can discover a counterfeit is the producer of the original item.”
Ohaeri said that they, the Road Transport Owners, have seen several administrations come and go in Abia, but the current administration of Governor Alex Otti, is clearly different from others before him.
The Isingwu, Umuahia born NARTO Chairman, further said that Abia people are now witnessing a completely unprecedented focused leadership, with a remarkable track record.
Balogu, the Abia state Chairman of RTEAN, stressed the importance of acknowledging the good works of people in life, especially for a hardworking leader.
He said that performers, performers, both in public and private lives to serve better when their great deeds are appreciated..
“Our people believe that if you appreciate a gesture, more gestures will come. If there is any sect of people or groups that has benefited from the Government of Dr Alex Otti, we the transporters are among.
“We can not abandon this man who has accepted us as his own, and we say God bless him and come 2027, we will vote for him.
“Today majority of people are proud to be called Abians. Our smooth movement from Aba North, Aba South, and down to Osisioma LGA is an eloquent testimony to the great job the Governor has done in road rehabilitations, and reconstruction.
“Governor Otti has used water and soap to wash away our tears, because the roads are now motorable. We members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria are here to proclaim that come 2027, we will work with Governor Otti, because he has done well, and will do more.”
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