Otti finds his niche

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: May 1, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti encouraged citizens to actively engage in politics during TheNiche Annual Lecture in Lagos. Otti, a former Managing Director of Diamond Bank, emphasized the importance of political participation as a patriotic duty. Despite facing obstacles in his previous election attempts, he appears well-positioned for a return to power in 2027. Notable figures like Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, expressed their support for Otti and other bankers turned governors.

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