People Talking About 2027 In 2025 Are Just Playing God – Gov Otti

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

The Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, on Sunday  June 8, 2025, flayed talks and political  permutations about the 2027 general elections among political actors.

Speaking during a friendly visit by former Governor of the State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu and Senator Chris Adighijie who once  represented Abia Central at the Red chamber of the National Assembly, Governor Otti likened all talks about 2027 polls as akin to playing God.

In a statement issued by Ukoha Njoku Ukoha,  his Media Aide, Governor Otti, advised political office holders to concentrate on serving the people as it is too early in the day to begin to talk and plan for another election when there is two years left to go.

According to the Governor, such calculations are premature and misplaced because there is no guarantee that anyone will live till that time.

For him, the primary concern should be for elected officials to deliver on their mandate and allow God to decide the future.

“People, in 2025, are talking about 2027. You can’t even talk about 2027 because there is no guarantee that you will go beyond 2025.

“Who are you to begin to talk about 2027? Today is somewhat certain.Tomorrow is a promise.Next tomorrow is gambling.

“Let us talk about today, and when tomorrow comes, and we are lucky to be part of it,we can hold the discussion”, Gov Otti cautioned.

He, however, informed that he will continue to lend his support and understanding to President Tinubu owing to the bold and well intentioned economic reforms he is undertaking.

He particularly lauded the President for the his courage and sincerity in removing petroleum products subsidies.

“When you talk about supporting President Tinubu, the President and I are very good friends, and our relationship predates party politics and current positions.

We tend to agree on so many issues, and as it is natural, we know where we disagree. But, when you talk about the economy, what Mr President is doing has always been my position for a long time”, Otti noted.

Earlier Senator Kalu  had informed that their visit was to appreciate the Governor for the good nob he has been doing in Abia State, as well as encourage him.