Abia APC says Gov Alex Otti has less than 30% chance of re-election in 2027, calling his alleged support for Tinubu politically deceptive
The Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Monday, 24 March 2026, claimed that Governor Alex Otti’s chances of securing re-election in 2027 are less than 30 percent, in what has escalated political tension ahead of the next election cycle under the ongoing Otti re-election chances Abia APC narrative.
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The party also accused the governor of allegedly using proxies to declare support for President Bola Tinubu, describing the move as politically deceptive and a survival strategy ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to the Abia APC Publicity Secretary, Uche Aguoru, the recent political statements credited to a member of the House of Representatives, Ginger Onwusibe, were part of a broader attempt to shape public perception in favour of the governor.
The APC insisted that Governor Otti should openly declare his political position rather than relying on intermediaries to communicate his alleged support for the President.
The Otti re-election chances Abia APC statement further alleged that the governor’s political influence is weakening, claiming that his prospects for another term are significantly limited despite what it described as social media propaganda.
The party maintained that it remains the dominant political force in Abia State and expressed confidence in delivering a large percentage of votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
It further urged the President to disregard what it described as misleading political overtures from the governor’s camp and instead rely on the APC’s grassroots structure in the state.
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The comments reflect rising political tensions in Abia State as parties begin early positioning ahead of the 2027 governorship and presidential elections.
Governor Alex Otti has not yet issued a formal response to the latest claims.
