KEY POINTS
- PFN backs Otti second term ahead of 2027.
- Church urges governor not to quit politics in 2031.
- Otti says future plans depend on divine guidance.
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Abia State chapter, has urged Governor Alex Otti not to withdraw from politics after completing a possible second term in 2031, expressing confidence that his record in office would secure victory in the 2027 governorship election.
The appeal comes amid opposition to Otti’s second-term ambition from a coalition of former governors. PFN leaders said his performance would outweigh mounting political pressure.
Chikezie Elekwa, immediate past state chairman of the Christian body, conveyed the position during a courtesy visit to the governor. He asked Otti to allow voters determine his political future rather than step aside voluntarily.
PFN Backs Otti Second Term
“Please don’t decide to quit on your own. Let the people decide. You cannot serve for eight years and just disappear,” Elekwa said, adding that the PFN was already mobilising support across the state ahead of the 2027 poll.
He praised Otti for what he described as restoring dignity and pride to Abia State, pledging continued support from the Church. Elekwa also said the current PFN State Chairman, Newlife Ugochukwu, was indisposed but remained supportive of the administration.
The endorsement positions the PFN as a visible ally as debate over Otti’s political future intensifies within the state.
Governor Defers to Divine Guidance
Responding, Otti thanked the PFN for its prayers and backing, noting the group’s support since his political journey began in 2015. He reiterated that his administration remains focused on restoring the dignity of Abians and reshaping the state’s governance narrative.
While acknowledging the call to remain active in politics beyond 2031, the governor said decisions about his future would be guided by divine direction.
Those present at the meeting included Chief of Staff Caleb Ajagba; Chairman of the Civil Service Commission, Eno Jerry Eze; Senior Special Assistant on Religious Matters, Kenneth Wiper; and Director-General of the Strategic Communication Bureau, Onyebuchi Ememanka.
