Obasanjo Celebrates Otti’s Development Agenda, Calls Him ‘The Miracle Worker OF Abia’

Obasanjo made these remarks during the official inauguration of the newly reconstructed 46.36km Umuahia–Uzuakoli–Akara–Alayi–Abiriba Highway at Unity Church in Uzuakoli, Bende Local Government Area. Reflecting on the road’s previous dilapidated condition during his last visit to Abiriba, Obasanjo expressed his amazement at the remarkable transformation, commending Governor Otti for fulfilling his promises.

“You (Gov. Otti) are a man of your word, a go-getter, a performer. You reject what is bad and embrace what is good. You set an example for leadership,” Obasanjo remarked.

He emphasized the importance of having capable leaders and urged the people of Abia to fully support Governor Otti’s administration.

“You (Abia people) may have had leaders before, but you must understand that good leaders are rare, and when you find one like Dr. Alex Otti, you must make the most of him.”

Reflecting on the highway’s remarkable improvement, Obasanjo shared, “I traveled this road to Abiriba, and it was a terrible experience. But when I was told that the new road would take me from Umuahia to Abiriba in just 35 minutes, I said, ‘This man, Alex Otti, is a miracle worker.’”

Obasanjo further highlighted that Otti’s work in Abia symbolizes hope for Nigeria’s broader progress, emphasizing that with the right leadership, the country can achieve widespread development.

“I’ve witnessed your work firsthand and urge you to continue. If you look around, you will see that this governor has assembled a capable team. This shows that any difficult situation can be improved with the right leadership.

“We must ensure that at all levels, we have the right leaders with the right teams. For me, a political party is just a platform; what truly matters is the quality of the individual, and Alex Otti is a man of great quality.”