I’ll retire after eight years as governor; I’m not going to Abuja – Otti

Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has ruled out any plans to seek a Senate seat after completing his tenure in office.

Speaking at a reception organised in his honour by the Anambra Development Unions Association, Aba branch on Saturday, Otti described recent reports suggesting a possible Senate ambition as inaccurate and misleading.

He stated that his intention is to retire from active politics after serving as governor for eight years, urging the public to disregard speculations about a move to Abuja.

The governor also called on critics to refrain from spreading false narratives and emphasised the need to create space for younger Nigerians in politics, noting that the evolving society requires fresh leadership.

“When I finish my eight years here, I will retire. I am not going to Abuja,” he said.

“We are no longer that young. Society is changing, and the young ones are rising. It’s time we give them the opportunity.”

Otti also addressed the issue of 154 civil servants, mainly teachers, who were disengaged in 2011. He revealed that the head of service has been instructed to urgently review the case and recommend potential solutions.