The Obidient Motion in Abia State has denied stories claiming it threatened to withdraw help for Governor Alex Otti forward of the 2027 elections.
The group stated it by no means issued any ultimatum to the governor over his refusal to align with Peter Obi below the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
In an announcement launched on Thursday, the motion described the stories as false and intentionally deceptive. It urged Nigerians to disregard what it known as a transparent distortion of information circulating within the media.
The assertion was collectively signed by Mrs. Ebere Obiesie of the Nationwide and South East Advisory Council, Abia State Secretary Elder Bethel Nwokoma, and the group’s spokesperson, Dr. Chibuzor Obiesili.
In response to the group, the controversy arose from a press convention it held on Wednesday. It stated some media platforms misrepresented the aim and content material of that briefing. The motion clarified that it didn’t at any level subject a threat or demand towards Governor Otti.
The Obidients defined that the press convention was targeted on condemning alleged actions by former governors of Abia State and their political allies. It stated these people had been accused of working collectively to undermine the present administration.
Furthermore, the group careworn that its feedback had been taken out of context. It insisted that its place has remained constant and supportive of the Otti-led authorities.
Reaffirming its stance, the motion declared its continued loyalty to Governor Otti. It praised his administration for what it described as seen growth efforts throughout the state.
A part of the assertion learn:
”The Obidient Motion, Abia State Chapter, has famous with concern a sequence of deceptive stories and allegations circulating on some media platforms, suggesting that the Motion has threatened to withdraw its help for His Excellency, Governor Alex Otti, over his stance concerning the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“We want to categorically state that any purported name on Governor Alex Otti to defect to the ADC, in addition to claims of an ultimatum or threat to withdraw help, don’t symbolize the place of the Obidient Motion Abia State chapter. These assertions are false, baseless, and a gross misrepresentation of our collective stance.”
Nevertheless, Obidient Motion additionally acknowledged what it known as people-focused governance below Otti. It stated the present administration has made deliberate efforts to rebuild and reposition Abia State.
It additional distanced itself from what it described as a coordinated assault by three former governors and their associates. The motion accused them of making an attempt to discredit the current authorities for egocentric causes.
The assertion added that such actions had been towards the curiosity of the state and threatened the progress already recorded.
The Obidient Motion concluded by restating its full help for Governor Otti. It recommended his management type, transparency, and dedication to inclusive growth, whereas warning the general public towards misinformation.