Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has pledged his continued support for President Bola Tinubu’s “difficult but courageous and necessary economic decisions” aimed at fixing Nigeria’s economy.
He specifically praised Tinubu’s removal of the fuel subsidy, stating it was a courageous decision that should have been implemented long ago.
Governor Otti made these remarks on Sunday while receiving former Abia State Governor and current Senator representing Abia North, Sen. Orji Uzor Kalu, and Sen.
Chris Adighije, who previously represented Abia Central, at his county home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.
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The senators paid a friendly visit to commend Otti’s work in the state and to discuss governance issues with him.
Otti said, “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. But, when you talk about the economy, what Mr. The president doing has always been my position for a long time.
“I urge people to go back and read my columns at the back of Thisday Newspaper, some years back, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic, where I said that it was time to remove fuel subsidy when off-takers were rejecting crude shipped to them, saying that they have no need for it.
“So, it requires somebody with courage to remove that subsidy, and I am in support of it. We have behaved in an irresponsible manner for a very long time. And, when you have years of irresponsible behaviour, the correction would be tough, difficult, and painful. It is the correction that we are going through now; if we don’t lose faith, we will eventually get it right.
“So, talking about supporting the President, it’s a no-brainer; I will continue to support him because it is the same administration,” Gov. Otti added.
Taking a swipe at people talking about 2027 in 2025, Otti said, “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?” he questioned as he imagined the audacity of those talking about 2027, trying to play God.
“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. Nobody is competent to talk about tomorrow except that he or she wants to play God.
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