{"id":235281,"date":"2025-09-02T00:05:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T00:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.name.ng\/news\/mao-ohuabunwa-distances-self-from-anti-otti-communique-says-pdp-stakeholders-resolution-was-misrepresented\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:05:24","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T00:05:24","slug":"mao-ohuabunwa-distances-self-from-anti-otti-communique-says-pdp-stakeholders-resolution-was-misrepresented","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/mao-ohuabunwa-distances-self-from-anti-otti-communique-says-pdp-stakeholders-resolution-was-misrepresented\/","title":{"rendered":"Mao Ohuabunwa Distances Self From Anti-Otti Communiqu\u00e9, Says PDP Stakeholders\u2019 Resolution Was Misrepresented"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-start=\"4180\" data-end=\"4569\"><em>Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has distanced himself from a controversial PDP communiqu\u00e9 that appeared to criticize Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/Alex\">Alex <\/a>Otti\u2019s administration. The former lawmaker insists he never endorsed such claims and accuses mischief makers of twisting the <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North stakeholders\u2019 meeting resolution. Find out the full details of the political storm shaking <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>politics. <strong data-start=\"4543\" data-end=\"4567\">Read full story now!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why OUK Needs To Be Retired Revealed - Emenike Iroegbu \" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/m8E4OeuqoNQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-inline kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Who Cheats More: Married Men or Women? | IFENKILI (PREMIUM IGBO CONTENT)\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_kcF0IcrtLU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-middle kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<div id=\"kvezio-178990-2049744707\" class=\"kvezio-container kvezio-type-image \" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/WPAdBlock\" data-adid=\"178990\" data-type=\"image\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The political atmosphere in <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North took a dramatic turn over the weekend following the circulation of a communiqu\u00e9 from the People\u2019s Democratic Party (PDP) stakeholders\u2019 meeting held on August 30, 2025, at the country home of Senator Mao Ohuabunwa.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The communiqu\u00e9, which was expected to reflect unity and strategic planning for the future of the PDP in <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North, has now stirred controversy, particularly over its item five, which appeared to downplay the achievements of <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>State Governor, Dr. <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/Alex\">Alex <\/a>Chioma Otti, OFR.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Reacting swiftly, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has categorically dissociated himself from the said portion of the communiqu\u00e9, describing it as a mischievous insertion and a deliberate attempt to pit him against the current administration in <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>State.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">In a strongly worded press statement issued by his media office, Ohuabunwa clarified that at no point did he endorse, author, or support any claim that the performance of Governor Otti was not commensurate with the financial inflows into the state.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-2\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-193835\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/app-1.jpg?resize=1170%2C614&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1170\" height=\"614\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\u201cSuch a line of thought is a gross misrepresentation of the deliberations that took place,\u201d the statement declared, adding that the stakeholders\u2019 meeting was characterized by camaraderie, forward-looking discussions, and a collective resolve to reposition the PDP.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The former senator emphasized that as a statesman and patriot, his politics goes beyond bitterness or unnecessary denigration of leaders, regardless of party lines. Instead, he believes in constructive engagement, collaboration, and progressive politics that promote peace and prosperity for the people.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Senator Mao Ohuabunwa therefore urged the public to disregard the misleading communiqu\u00e9, stressing that the contentious section neither reflected his views nor represented what was discussed at the <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North PDP meeting.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Political watchers believe this clarification is strategic, as it not only shields Ohuabunwa from allegations of undermining the Otti administration but also positions him as a mature leader seeking unity rather than division within <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>politics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">The development has, however, sparked heated debates across the state, with analysts suggesting that the mischievous insertion may have been the handiwork of political rivals seeking to destabilize both the PDP and Mao Ohuabunwa\u2019s standing ahead of future political contests.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">For now, the Senator has reaffirmed his commitment to the progress, peace, and prosperity of <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North, <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>State, and Nigeria at large, while keeping faith with the principles of responsible leadership.<\/p>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\" style=\"margin: 8px 0; clear: both;\">\n<h3><strong>Listen to top Radio Stations in <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>State CLICK HERE<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 1 -->\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has distanced himself from a controversial PDP communiqu\u00e9 that appeared to criticize Governor Alex Otti\u2019s administration. The former lawmaker insists he never endorsed such claims and accuses mischief makers of twisting the Abia North stakeholders\u2019 meeting resolution. Find out the full details of the political storm shaking Abia politics. 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