From Okey Sampson, Umuahia
An Abia political pressure group known as G17 has endorsed the governorship ambition of the Abia Labour Party (LP) Governorship candidate, Dr. Alex Otti.
The G17 described Otti as the most acceptable and suitable candidate for the 2023 governorship election in Abia state, adding that his choice was such an easy decision to make because of his pedigree and passion to serve the state.
The group made the endorsement when they visited the LP governorship candidate at his Umuru Nvosi country home in Isialangwa South LGA of the state.
The leader of the group, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze who spoke on behalf of others, described Otti as an amiable personality with proven track record of sound accomplishments which serve as an inspiration to Abians.
Agbaeze said the unquestionable passion and commitment Otti has shown in his desire to help the state overcome years of bad governance, stood him tall among other candidates.
The group promised to support Otti’s ambition as his victory would serve the general interest and wellbeing of Abians.
The  group whose membership is drawn from the 17 LGAs of the state, also promised to mobilize Abians across the 17 LGAs to support and massively vote for him.
Responding, Otti expressed joy that more and more Abians were beginning to show unprecedented interest in the affairs of their state and commended G17 for the bold decision to endorse him and promised to redouble effort in ensuring that a new Abia would be heralded in 2023.
He restated that the governorship was not about him, but about Abia citizens who have been relegated, left behind and made to suffer unjustly in the midst of abundance, and enjoined them to go to every nook and cranny of Abia and convert more Abians to join them in the project.