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“WHEN YOU SEE A GOOD THING, YOU MUST RECOGNIZE IT” — Dr. Uche Ogah Openly Endorses Governor Alex Otti’s Performance, Declares Full Support for Gov. Otti and President Tinubu in 2027 at Civic Reception Honouring Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna, SAN in Isuikwuato
A prominent Abia-born industrialist and former Minister of State for Mines and Steel Development, Dr. Uchechukwu Sampson Ogah, has openly commended the visible achievements of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, declaring his unwavering support for the Governor ahead of the 2027 elections.
Dr. Ogah made the declaration on Saturday, March 14, during a grand civic reception held at Annunco Secondary School, Isuikwuato Local Government Area of Abia State, organized by the council in honour of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice of the State, Ikechukwu Uwanna, following his recent elevation to the prestigious rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
The event, which attracted prominent political, legal, and business figures from across the state, became a platform for strong endorsements of the administration of Governor Alex Otti, particularly by Dr. Uche Ogah, an influential chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
While delivering his goodwill message, Dr. Ogah congratulated Barr. Uwanna on attaining the highly respected legal rank and thanked the Governor for appointing him as the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of the State.
According to him, the appointment was well deserved and has contributed positively to governance in the state.
However, the highlight of his speech was his emphatic recognition of the ongoing transformation under Governor Otti’s leadership.
Dr. Ogah openly acknowledged that the developmental strides across Abia State have become visible to all, insisting that sincerity demands that good governance be recognized regardless of political party differences.
In his words,
“We are glad Your Excellency that you are here. I am a man that when I believe in something, you only need to bring out my dead father for me to change my mind. I have said it time without number, and I will still say it again, whether anybody likes to hear it or not; 2027, Uche Ogah will support you, my family will support you, Isiukwuato will support you, Abia will support you, the entire people who love Uche Ogah in Abia will support you.
“Because when you see a good thing, you must recognize it. I keep telling people, it is only someone that cannot see that will not see that light has come into Abia.
“Today, people will be proud to say, I am from Abia State… Today God has answered our prayer, new things are happening, things are moving. Every blessed day, we are hearing good news…”
Dr. Ogah further stressed that governance should transcend partisan boundaries when the welfare of the people is involved. While reaffirming his loyalty to the APC, he maintained that supporting good leadership remains a moral obligation.
“Every Abian must put hand to support this man to complete what God has given him to do for us. It is not about politics. I am an APC person, and I have not changed, and nobody can deny me where I come from. And if you say I’m not from APC, I will show you. I don’t hide it, I am an APC person, but when it has to do with the Governor, I stand with Alex Otti, when it has to do with the President, I stand with Bola Ahmed Tinubu, because I want good things for Abia, it is not about me, it is about the people.
“Today, people in Abia are happy. People are getting their salaries, and pensioners are getting their pensions. Pensioners call me, before now, if you work with me, every month I pay nothing less than 50 million to people, just people coming from Abia, my this, my that, you keep paying but none these days. The call has reduced because people are getting their salaries. People are getting paid,” Dr. Ogah stated.
His remarks drew attention to the financial relief many individuals previously depended on personal support due to irregular salary and pension payments in the past.
According to him, the improved payment system under the present administration has significantly reduced such pressures on individuals who used to assist affected citizens.
In his address, Governor Alex Otti also congratulated Barr. Uwanna on his elevation to the SAN rank, describing him as a critical pillar of his administration and a hardworking legal professional who has consistently contributed to the success of the government.
“We want to thank God for the elevation of our son, Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna to the chambers where only the revered trade — Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
“We thank God for him. We thank God for using the body to confirm our decision to give him the role of the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, because you will agree with me that the SAN came after we had appointed him.
“So, we want to thank the people that took that decision, and we want to confirm that they made a good decision.
“Ikechukwu Uwanna is one of the major pillars of this administration. And, we are very glad to have him because he is adding value. He works very hard… He jumps into everything that we want him to jump into, whether they have to do with law or not.
“Anything that has to do with this administration, and we need help, he jumps in to help.
“So, I want to publicly acknowledge what he has been to this administration and thank the Isiukwuato people for producing such a fantastic son,” Governor Otti stated.
The Governor also acknowledged Dr. Ogah’s remarks, commending him for speaking the truth about the progress recorded in the state despite political differences.
“I want to also take this opportunity to thank our brother, the former Minister (Dr. Uche Ogah), for his very kind words. You listened to him. Some people think that it is customary to begin to deny achievements because somebody does not belong to their party. And, I had always said that after election comes governance.
“So, it is an anathema for Igbo people, so when you see some people mount the rostrum and begin to talk anyhow, we need to go and check if they are truly Igbo people because Igbo people are honest people.
“You cannot see a road that was done, and you say it wasn’t done. You cannot see a road that somebody did, and you credit it to somebody else. If you do that, you are not an Igbo man.
“But for us, we don’t even want to respond. Our response is more work… one thing you can be sure of is that this is your government.
“So, we want to thank him and honour him for standing by the truth, and there are a lot of our sons and daughters that behave like him. We may not agree, but you can’t come out publicly and begin to tell lies.
“For the first time, Abia people have taken over their Government. Anybody who wants to stand against Abia people, let him come, let’s see him,” Governor Otti stated.
In his remarks, Barr. Ikechukwu Uwanna expressed gratitude to the people of Isuikwuato for organizing the reception in his honour and appreciated the Governor for prioritizing education in the state, noting that such policies would transform the future of Abia.
He particularly highlighted the government’s free education initiative, the recruitment of thousands of teachers, the reconstruction of schools across the state, and the ongoing construction of a modern law faculty at Abia State University.
The event also featured goodwill messages from the member representing Isuikwuato/Umunneochi Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Amobi Ogah, and legal luminary Ken Ahia, SAN, who both congratulated Barr. Uwanna and reaffirmed their continued support for Governor Otti’s administration.
The colourful reception brought together key stakeholders from the political, legal, and business communities, marking a significant moment of celebration for the Isuikwuato people and highlighting growing cross-party r
ecognition of the development agenda unfolding in Abia State.