Labour Party hails Abia governor Alex Otti in birthday tribute

The Labour Party has praised Alex Otti as its “pride,” celebrating his leadership achievements and 2023 electoral victory in a birthday tribute issued in Abuja on Wednesday.

Dr. Otti, who was born on February 18, 1965, turned 61 today.

Senator Nenadi Usman, the party’s Interim National Chairman, commended Otti for redefining governance standards in Abia State in less than three years in office, describing him as a transformative and hands-on leader.

“Your Excellency, as you mark your birthday today, I pray that God continues to endow you with enormous wisdom to pilot the affairs of Abians, where you have, in less than three years, redefined leadership; and in the Labour Party, where you continue to bear the torch for us,” Usman said.

She added, “You have shown that with clear vision and determination, governance can indeed be purposeful and transformative. Your approach to leadership in Abia has made governance look simple, even though we know your predecessors were never as hands-on in the job.”

The party further highlighted Otti’s impact as the nation moves toward another election season. Usman said, “My fervent prayer is that Abians will have cause to renew the mandate they entrusted in your hands, having witnessed your uncommon leadership in the state. You remain the pride of the Labour Party’s outing in the 2023 elections, and I am certain the good people of Abia State are taking note of your purposeful and people-centered governance.”

She concluded, “On behalf of my family and the entire leadership and members of the Labour Party, I wish you many more happy returns, Your Excellency.”

Alex Otti is a renowned economist and veteran banker. Prior to entering politics, he served as the Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank PLC, where he was credited with transforming the institution into one of Nigeria’s top tier-1 banks.