Blood and Politics Collide in Abia: Why PDP’s Abraham Amah Launched Explosive Attack on His Pastor Brother Over Gov. Otti Praise

A family feud explodes in Abia as PDP’s Abraham Amah accuses his pastor brother John of using the pulpit for political blackmail after praising Gov. Alex Otti. Read the full controversial story.

…. Family feud turns political storm as Pastor John Amah’s glowing tribute to Governor Otti triggers a public war of words with his brother, ex-PDP Chairman Abraham Amah

By All Facts Newspaper – Umuahia | 31 July 2025

In an unfolding drama that has gripped both Abia’s political and religious circles, a family feud between two prominent brothers has spilled into the open, exposing a volatile mix of politics, the pulpit, and personal history.

At the center of the controversy are Pastor (Dr.) John Amah, a senior preacher in the Assemblies of God Church, Nigeria, and his brother Elder Abraham Amah, the recently sacked Chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State.

The brothers are now publicly at war after Pastor John Amah published a lengthy tribute to Governor Alex Otti, praising him for his “listening leadership” and claiming that his humble plea during a funeral sermon led to the resumption of work on the long-abandoned Ohafia–Arochukwu Federal Road.

John Amah’s Glowing Praise for Gov. Otti

In his widely circulated open letter, Pastor John Amah expressed deep gratitude to Governor Otti for his swift response after he mentioned at a funeral that contractors had abandoned the road project.

“Despite my insignificance in the political terrain, just a humble preacher, you honoured my plea and acted upon it… Your gesture reassures the common man in Abia that there is still hope in governance,” he wrote.

He went further to offer prophetic prayers and blessings upon Governor Otti, including:

• Preservation of his political “throne,”
• Wisdom beyond his peers,
• Protection from all attacks and scandals,
• Favour for an easy second term in office.

The letter, which read like both a spiritual endorsement and a political testimonial, quickly went viral across social media.

Abraham Amah Explodes: “The Pulpit Has Become a Tool for Political Blackmail”

The public adoration of Governor Otti by his own brother infuriated Elder Abraham Amah, who responded with a scathing counter-statement dripping with accusations, historical grievances, and family betrayal.

In his article titled “When the Pulpit Becomes a Platform for Political Blackmail,” Abraham accused his brother of:

Exploiting the pulpit for political relevance:

“In sane societies, the pulpit is sacred… But when it is hijacked by ambition, it becomes a tool for manipulation and blackmail. That is the regrettable trajectory of Pastor John Amah.”

He described John’s assertion that his funeral remarks triggered the resumption of the road project as *“laughable, insulting, and a slap to the faces of capable Arochukwu sons and local leaders.”

Abraham accused John of disrespecting the Mayor of Arochukwu LGA, the Abia State Council of Ndieze, and other stakeholders who actually facilitate state projects.

“Is Pastor Amah suggesting that these leaders have been asleep, deaf, and dumb until he whispered at a burial?”

A history of division within the Assemblies of God Church:

Abraham dug deep into family and church history, alleging that his brother once spearheaded campaigns of slander and division against former General Superintendents Prof. Paul Emeka and Rev. Dr. Chidi Okorafor, leaving the Church fractured and wounded.

“This is the same man who fractured the unity of the Church with baseless allegations, only to now seek political relevance through spiritual theatrics.”

Abraham warned that blackmailing public officials from the altar is hypocrisy, arguing that John is using religion as a cover for political ambition.

“If he now seeks political relevance, let him remove the collar and face the public square like every other politician.”

He concluded with a fiery statement:

“Abia is not a playground for spiritual charlatanism. This state needs builders, not blackmailers; visionaries, not vultures.”

The Amah vs. Amah feud has triggered widespread public debate in Abia:

Supporters of Pastor John applaud his letter as citizen engagement and a reflection of faith in responsive leadership.

Critics, led by Abraham, accuse him of politicizing the pulpit and seeking influence through theatrics.

Political analysts note that this saga underscores the deepening fractures in Abia’s opposition politics, as PDP struggles internally after losing the governorship to Labour Party’s Alex Otti, and how personal ambition now fuels intra-family political wars.

For now, Governor Alex Otti remains silent, while the Amah brothers’ feud continues to dominate political gossip in Abia State.

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