The National Chairman of the Accord Party, Professor Christopher Imumolen has endorsed Abia State Governor, His Excellency, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, for second term in office, assuring that Accord Party will support and work with him to make his reelection a reality.
Professor Imumolen made this public on Wednesday, May 6th, when he paid a courtesy visit to Governor Otti alongside members of the National Working Committee and the State Working Committee of the Accord Party.
The Accord Party Chairman noted that Governor Alex Otti has performed exceptionally well and deserves to be commended and supported by all, irrespective of political party affiliation.
“For me, development is beyond party line. Once there is development, once there is progress, it’s important that the opposition should acknowledge it. Opposition should not only be there to criticize, but should also appreciate good leadership when they see one.
“So, we are here today to appreciate the Governor, to thank him for what he is doing, and to also stand with him.
“We know election is drawing closer, and we are saying that, if he has done this much, we believe that as a party, we should stand with him, we should fight with him, and ensure that there is continuity, even after 2027.
“We are giving him all the support from the Accord Party from the National to our Abia State Chapter, because he has done so well as the Governor of Abia State. And the only way we can appreciate beyond words is to see that we support him and make sure that as a Party, we do everything possible to support and work for his re-election.
“Of course, we are going to work with the Governor, and we will align and work according to his leadership and directive to the party,” Prof. Imumolen stated.
The Accord Party National Chairman on behalf of the National Working Committee of the Party instructed the leadership of the Abia State Chapter to mobilize their members to support and work for the re-election of the Governor.
Also speaking, the National Secretary of Accord Party, Malam Mukhtar Abdullah Djungo, assured Governor Otti that the Accord Party would not field any governorship candidate in Abia State in 2027.
“On behalf of our party, I want to assure your Excellency that no candidate from our party will be contesting for the Governorship position in Abia State.
“The National Working Committee has directed the State Executive of the party to join hands with the Labour Party and work for the good of the people of Abia State. Let the good work continue,” the National Secretary stated.
In her speech, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, who joined the meeting virtually alongside the National Secretary of the Labour Party, Hon. Iheanacho Obioma appreciated the National Chairman of the Accord Party for saying the truth and appreciating good governance taking place in Abia State.
Senator Usman said that, Nigeria opposition politicians find it difficult to appreciate good things done by the ruling party and commended Prof. Imumolen for standing on the truth.
“Opposition believes that once you are in the opposition, it means, even when the ruling party is doing well, you must criticise for criticising sake.
So, for Accord Party to now come, not with criticisms, but to appreciate the good work you are doing for the people of Abia State, honestly, its a welcome development that is not common in our polity.
“I wish Nigeria would start doing things this way. I believe Nigeria would be a better place, and leaders would be able to deliver more of the dividends of democracy to their people with people encouraging them.
“It gladdened my heart to hear that nobody would be contesting from Accord Party. Sincerely, we are very grateful,” Senator Usman stated.
Responding, Governor Alex Otti thanked the National Chairman and members of the National Working Committee of the Accord Party for their understanding of why political parties exist.
The Governor further appreciated the fact that the party is interested in working together with him and and assured that he would work together with the party too.
“The whole essence of politics is about the welfare of our people and security of our people.
“I want to assure you that we will also work together with you. We will work together both at the State and National level.
“it’s in politics that people see it as an anathema to say the truth. So, you see something that is working and you pretend that you are not seeing it. Or you may lie that it’s not working.
“But then, the whole essence of politics is about the welfare of the people. And even before this time, I had maintained that if I see somebody who would do this job better than me, I would quit and let the person continue, because that’s what it’s about. It’s about the welfare of our people, the security of our people.
“Welfare starts with security and then, of course, other things that go with it. So, I want to really, really thank you. Thank you for your very kind comments.
“Like I said, we will work together, both at the National level and at the State level. There’s a lot that we can do, working together,” Gov. Otti stated.
The meeting was attended by some other members of the National Working Committee of the Party, the Chairmen of Accord Party in Abia, Imo and few other State while the Governor was joined by the Deputy Governor, His Excellency, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, FNSE, commissioners and senior appointees of the Government.
Ctz. UKOHA, NJOKU UKOHA
Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State.
May 6th, 2026.
