A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abia State, Paul Ikonne, has requested the to rise with braveness, ask the precise questions and maintain Governor Alex Otti-led administration accountable within the New Yr.
He notably requested the folks to prevail on the state authorities to permit the native authorities authorities to perform freely and successfully.
In a New Yr message he yesterday Ikonne, who’s the immediate-past govt secretary/CEO of the Nationwide Agricultural Land Growth Authority (NALDA), referred to as on Governor Otti to honour the duty within the new 12 months by permitting councils to breathe once more.
“Let democracy flourish on the grassroots, and let Abians really feel the impression of governance of their day by day lives. Because the daybreak of this new 12 months breaks, I stand with each Abian, stuffed with hope and willpower.
“Abia is a land blessed with industrious folks, wealthy tradition, and boundless potential.
But, we all know that greatness isn’t achieved by phrases alone, it’s constructed by motion, accountability, and management that serves the folks first.
“On this 2026, I encourage each Abian to rise with braveness and ask the precise questions of these in energy. Allow us to demand transparency, accountability, equity, and a authorities that listens to its residents. A greater Abia begins when the voices of the individuals are heard and revered.
“One important step towards progress is permitting our Native Authorities Authorities to perform freely and successfully. Native governments are the closest to the folks; they’re the engines of grassroots improvement. When they’re empowered, roads are constructed, faculties are supported, healthcare reaches our communities, and jobs are created. With out them, progress stalls and our folks undergo.
“I name on governor Alex Otti to honor this duty within the new 12 months. Let our councils breathe once more, let democracy flourish on the grassroots, and let Abians really feel the impression of governance of their day by day lives.”
Whereas wishing the folks a contented New Yr, the APC chieftain assured that” Abia shall be nice once more, not by silencing the folks, however by empowering them. Not by concentrating energy, however by spreading it to each nook of our land. Collectively, we’ll construct a state the place hope is not only a dream, however a actuality lived by each household.”
