Abia State Governor Alex Otti has cautioned against premature discussions about the 2027 general elections, stating that such conversations in 2025 amount to "trying to play God."
The governor made these remarks on Sunday while hosting former Abia governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, along with former Abia Central Senator Chris Adighije, who paid him a friendly visit at the Government House.
"People in 2025 are talking of 2027... you can't even talk about 2027 because there is no guarantee that you would go beyond 2025. Who are you to begin to talk about 2027?" Otti questioned.
"Today is certain; tomorrow is a promise. Next tomorrow is gambling. Let us talk about today; when tomorrow comes, and we are lucky to be part of it, we can hold the discussion," he added.
Support for President Tinubu's Economic Reforms
During the meeting, Governor Otti reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, particularly praising the president's decision to remove fuel subsidies, which he described as "a scam" that should have been eliminated long ago.
"When you talk about supporting President Tinubu, the President and I are very good friends and our friendship predates party politics and current positions; we agree on so many issues, and as it is natural, we know where we disagree," Otti explained.
"But when you talk about the economy, what Mr. President is doing has always been my position for a long time," he emphasized.
The governor clarified that the visit by the two prominent politicians was to commend his administration's performance and discuss governance issues affecting the state.
This statement comes amid increasing political activities across Nigeria, with various groups and individuals already positioning themselves for the next general elections despite being two years away.
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