The Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has praised Governor Alex Otti for ensuring that Abia remains safe and secure.
Kalu made the remarks on Thursday during the 2026 South-East Security Summit, held at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia, With the theme, Collaborative approaches to strengthening Security and Regional Stability.
He disclosed that the Governor has made the State peaceful but noted that though they are not in the same political party but celebrates him for keeping the State safe.
“I want to recognize our own Governor, His Excellency Dr. Alex Otti, the host Governor, who has made this state peaceful. I must say that, though we are not in the same political party, I must celebrate you for keeping this state safe. We feel safe at home. You must be celebrated for that.”
Also speaking during the summit , Major General Ike Nwachukwu (Rtd.), former Military Governor of old Imo State, two-time Minister of Foreign Affairs, and former Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, also applauded the Governor’s transformational performance in the State.
The retired Army general explained that he feels proud to say he is from Abia State.
“My Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, 3 and half years of governance put to shame 24 years of nothingness in Abia State.
“ Today I feel proud to say I’m Abia and I believe those of you sitting here feel the same way, so I share the Deputy Speaker’s affirmation that you’re doing well, so keep that going and so when he comes on the ballot next time around, put him back in office.”
The summit focuses on the promotion of peace and justice as well as strengthening security and stability in the South-east region and was organized by the Ministry of Defence in collaboration with the Office of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Community Engagement, South-East, and attracted representatives of the South-East Governors, armed forces and other security agencies as well as critical Stakeholders.
(The Whistler)