I’ll Quit Politics After My Governorship — Otti Insists By Enock Damidami | Sele Media Africa
Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has reaffirmed his decision to retire from partisan politics after completing his tenure, stating that his foray into governance is purely to serve the people and not for long-term political ambition. [1]Speaking during a media chat in Umuahia on Thursday, Otti stressed that he remains committed to delivering good governance and repositioning Abia State, but will exit the political scene once his constitutional tenure as governor ends.“I am not a career politician. I came to serve. Once I am done as governor, I will go back to my private life,” Otti said, while addressing questions about future political ambitions. He noted that his entry into politics was driven by public demand for accountability and development, not personal interest. [2]Governor Otti, a former banker and technocrat, emerged as governor under the Labour Party (LP) in 2023 after several years of contesting the office. He has since embarked on various reforms in infrastructure, civil service transparency, and public finance management. [2]His statement comes at a time when speculation is rife about possible alignment with national political interests in the lead-up to the 2027 general elections. However, Otti maintained that his focus remains on Abia, and he has no intention of extending his political journey beyond the governorship. [1]Citations:1. Premium Times: [premiumtimesng.com](https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/672218-ill-quit-politics-after-my-governorship-otti-insists.html) 2. The Cable: [thecable.ng](https://www.thecable.ng/ill-quit-politics-afr-my-governorship-otti-reiterates) 3.
