During a televised interview on Arise TV, Governor Alex Otti was asked whether President Bola Tinubu had performed well economically since taking office.
In response, Otti refrained from making a direct assessment, stating, “This is one question I will not be able to answer.”
Governor cites private access to Tinubu
According to Arise TV, explaining his stance, the Abia State Governor noted that he had direct access to President Tinubu and preferred to discuss such matters privately rather than in a public forum.
“I have access to him, and I can always discuss with him,” he stated, implying that internal discussions on economic policies and performance were ongoing.
Too early to Judge Tinubu’s administration, says Otti
Otti further remarked that with Tinubu’s government only 23 months into its tenure, it was still early days for a full economic evaluation.
His remarks suggest that a comprehensive assessment of the administration’s economic strategies may require more time before tangible results can be properly measured.
Governor Alex Otti
Governor Alex Otti is the current Governor of Abia State, Nigeria, known for his background in banking, economics, and public policy. Before entering politics, he held leadership roles in Nigeria’s financial sector, notably serving as the Group Managing Director of Diamond Bank.
Otti is recognised for his pro-market stance and advocacy for economic reforms. His political journey saw him contesting elections before winning the Abia State governorship.
As governor, he has focused on infrastructure, economic growth, and governance transparency. His approach emphasises policy-driven leadership aimed at improving Abia’s economic stability and development.
About President Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu’s government, inaugurated in May 2023, has focused on economic reforms, security, and governance restructuring in Nigeria.
His administration has implemented policies aimed at stabilising the economy, including subsidy removal and foreign exchange reforms. However, these measures have faced mixed reactions, with concerns over inflation, unemployment, and public hardship.
Otti stops pension for ex-Abia Governors
Legit.ng earlier reported that Governor Alex Otti has signed the Abia state governors and deputy governors Pension Repeal Bill of 2024 into law. In a speech after assenting to the law in Nvosi on Thursday, March 21, Otti described the new law as part of the efforts made to promote good governance and stewardship in Abia state.
Premium Times reported that the governor strongly believed that leadership was all about stewardship and should not be viewed as an opportunity to embezzle public funds.
He thanked the Abia House of Assembly for expeditiously dealing with the bill and commended them for the cordial relationship between the legislative and executive arms of government. Otti said that the cordial relationship between both arms of government had been built on trust and understanding that the separate arms of government were working together for the people, The Punch reported.