Abia State Governor and National Leader of the Labour Party (LP), Dr Alex Otti, has expressed confidence that the party will record victory in the forthcoming general elections, particularly in Imo State.
Otti gave the assurance on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, while addressing party members and supporters at the official flag-off of the Imo State Labour Party campaign held at All Saints Cathedral Church Field, Egbu, Owerri.
The governor urged the party’s candidates and supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation and remain vigilant in protecting their votes to ensure electoral victory.
Congratulating the candidates and party faithful for reaching the electoral campaign stage, Otti charged them to remain committed, united and focused on the task ahead.
He encouraged the candidates to approach the elections with confidence, stressing that securing victory at the polls must go beyond casting votes to ensuring that the votes are properly protected.
“On behalf of the party, I want to pray that it is well with all of you. I therefore give you the charge to go out there and win, because victory is certain.
“You have only one vote. Only one. So, it is not enough to cast it; you need to protect it,” Otti said.
The Abia governor, however, clarified that the Imo State governorship seat was not part of the electoral contest, noting that the incumbent governor was his close friend.
He also cautioned against political comparisons and excessive praise of governors, explaining that every state had its peculiar challenges requiring different approaches.
Otti maintained that his administration’s focus in Abia was to address the challenges inherited upon assumption of office rather than compete with other governors.
Earlier, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, represented by the Deputy National Chairman, Hon. Salisu Nuhu Muhammed, formally presented the party’s flags to the Imo East senatorial candidate and other candidates contesting for seats in the National and State Houses of Assembly.
Usman urged the candidates to carry the party’s flags with pride, expressing confidence in their chances of emerging victorious at the polls.
She commended Governor Otti for demonstrating leadership capacity through his administration’s delivery of good governance in Abia State, describing the achievements as a reflection of the Labour Party’s ideals.
The party chairman also called on the people of Imo East Senatorial District to support and vote for Labour Party candidates in the forthcoming elections.
Similarly, the National Secretary of the party, Hon. Acho Obioma; National Organising Secretary, Mrs Oluchi Opara; National Woman Leader, Mrs Hilda Dokubo; and National Youth Leader, Hon. Collins Okpara, praised Otti’s leadership style and performance in Abia State.
They urged voters in Imo East and other constituencies to support the party’s candidates, expressing optimism that the positive developments recorded in Abia could be replicated in Imo State if the party secured the people’s mandate.
In his remarks, the Labour Party’s Imo East Senatorial candidate, Sir Basil Maduka, expressed appreciation to Otti for identifying with the party in the state through his presence at the campaign flag-off.
Maduka appealed to constituents to support his ambition with their votes, promising to deliver on his mandate if elected.
Welcoming party leaders, members and supporters from different parts of Imo State, the state chairman, Hon. Dr Nelson Ezerioha, described the campaign flag-off as a significant milestone for the party.
He introduced the party’s senatorial and House of Representatives candidates across the various constituencies and called on members to support them through active participation, mobilisation and grassroots engagement.
