Enugu Deputy Governor Applauds Otti’s Governance: A Lesson for Abia’s Critics

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Enugu Deputy Governor Applauds Otti’s Governance: A Lesson for Abia’s Critics


By Chidi Nnamani

August 21, 2025


The Deputy Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Mr. Ifeanyi Ossai, has lavished praise on Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, describing his style of leadership as transformative and inspiring not only to Abians but to Nigerians across board.


Speaking during a recent event, Ossai recalled how Abia once presented a depressing picture whenever travelers passed through. “Each time I visited Umuahia in the past, it was always heartbreaking—the potholes, the stench, the neglect,” he remarked. “But what I met this time shocked me. The roads are smooth, the filth is gone, and the capital city has a refreshing feel. On behalf of the Igbo people and Nigerians at large, we say thank you for making us proud.”


Ossai’s words echo what many neutral observers have admitted—Abia, after decades of poor governance, is finally experiencing tangible reforms under Governor Otti. From infrastructure to fiscal discipline, his administration has been rewriting the state’s story in less than two years.


The Deputy Governor also hinted at a subtle but important reality: comparisons between Enugu and Abia are misplaced. While Enugu has enjoyed years of relative stability and consistent leadership, Abia, he noted, had long suffered the weight of misrule that stifled growth. To expect both states to look the same within such a short timeline is, in his words, “neither fair nor intellectually sound.”


The statement also comes as a rebuke to some critics, particularly figures like former Abia Commissioner of Finance, Obinna Oriaku, who have made a habit of discrediting Otti’s efforts by drawing contrasts with Enugu.


Political analysts argue that Ossai’s endorsement carries more weight than the criticisms of individuals linked to Abia’s troubled past. Unlike those who allegedly mismanaged resources—including the infamous Paris Club refund—Ossai represents a progressive

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