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    LP makes history as Alex Otti mounts the saddle as Abia State Governor

    By National UpdateMay 29, 2023 Politics 1 Comment2 Mins Read
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    As the nation celebrates another transition, the Labour Party leaders and well wishers were not left out as they joined to witness history being made as Alex Otti and Ikechukwu Emetu were sworn in as Governor and Deputy respectfully in Abia State.
    A Statement by the LP acting National Publicity secretary Obiora Ifoh indicated that the event which witnessed a tremendous crowd of supporters, friends and party officials had in attendance virtually all former leaders of the State across the party lines.
    According to the statement, the
    National chairman of the Labour Party, Bar. Julius Abure led a strong delegation of party leaders to the occasion.
    They include National Women Leader, Dudu Manuga, National Treasurer, Oluchi Opara, National Youth Leader, Prince Kennedy Ahanotu, National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, and a host of other National Executive Committee members. Former Governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi and his wife were among the numerous guests that graced the occasion.

    At exactly 12:20 pm, the governor, Alex Otti took an oath of office officiated by the acting Chief Judge of the state, Justice Lilian Agbai. He pledged to defend the constitution and promised to be governor for all Abians and to do justice to all. He also pledged to work for the benefit of all Abian.

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    1. Tayo on May 29, 2023 10:01 pm

      There is no history making here,
      Governor olusegun mimiko was sworn in as a Labour party Governor in 2012.

      Just for the record that Alex Otti is not the first Governor in the party.

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