{"id":236286,"date":"2025-10-05T13:18:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T13:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.name.ng\/news\/our-first-priority-is-governor-ottis-re-election-in-2027-chief-bourdex-declares-as-abia-north-delegates-endorse-him-for-senate\/"},"modified":"2025-10-05T13:18:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-05T13:18:18","slug":"our-first-priority-is-governor-ottis-re-election-in-2027-chief-bourdex-declares-as-abia-north-delegates-endorse-him-for-senate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/our-first-priority-is-governor-ottis-re-election-in-2027-chief-bourdex-declares-as-abia-north-delegates-endorse-him-for-senate\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cOur First Priority Is Governor Otti\u2019s Re-election in 2027\u201d \u2014 Chief Bourdex Declares as Abia North Delegates Endorse Him for Senate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<h4 data-start=\"4395\" data-end=\"4631\"><em>Team Bourdex has thrown full weight behind Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/Alex\">Alex <\/a>Otti\u2019s re-election bid, describing him as \u201cGod-sent to Abia.\u201d The group also endorsed Chief David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex) for the <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North Senate seat. Click to read full story.<\/em><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Truth About Sex Toys Nobody Talks About | Ifenkili Podcast\" width=\"740\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MJkJph-Q-Tw?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<p><em><strong>\u2026 Team Bourdex vows total support for Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/Alex\">Alex <\/a>Otti\u2019s second term and endorses Chief David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex) for <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North Senatorial race after a strategic meeting in Umuahia.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_195522\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-195522\" style=\"width: 732px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\">Abia <\/a>North Delegates Endorse Him for Senate&#8221; width=&#8221;732&#8243; height=&#8221;552&#8243; srcset=&#8221;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-05-054114.png?w=732&amp;ssl=1 732w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-05-054114.png?resize=300%2C226&amp;ssl=1 300w&#8221; sizes=&#8221;(max-width: 732px) 100vw, 732px&#8221;\/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-195522\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u201cOur First Priority Is Governor Otti\u2019s Re-election in 2027\u201d \u2014 Chief Bourdex Declares as <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North Delegates Endorse Him for Senate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In what has been described as a defining political gathering ahead of 2027, Team Bourdex held a crucial meeting on Friday, October 4, 2025 at the country home Bourdex in Abiriba, attended by delegates from the five Local Government Areas of <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North \u2014 Bende, Arochukwu, Ohafia, Isuikwuato, and Umunneochi.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The meeting, which drew over 200 committed political stakeholders, was a show of unity, strategy, and renewed political direction for the future of <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North and the entire <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>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>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during the event, Chief David Ogba Onuoha Bourdex, a renowned industrialist and political leader, emphasized that the re-election of Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/Alex\">Alex <\/a>Chioma Otti, OFR, in 2027 should be the first and most important political assignment for every well-meaning Abian.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>According to Bourdex, Governor Otti\u2019s performance in less than two years has redefined governance in the state and restored hope to the people.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf Governor Otti can achieve what he has done within just two years, imagine what he will achieve in eight years. Otti is God-sent to <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>people,\u201d Bourdex declared to thunderous applause.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>He referenced President Bola Tinubu\u2019s visit to <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>State on October 3, 2025, during which several projects were commissioned, including key roads that were once described as swamps before Otti\u2019s intervention.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<div class=\"kvezio kvezio-clearfix kvezio-post-middle kvezio-float-center kvezio-align-center kvezio-column-1\">\n<div id=\"kvezio-178990-539012756\" class=\"kvezio-container kvezio-type-image \" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/WPAdBlock\" data-adid=\"178990\" data-type=\"image\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" class=\"kvezio-image\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.sumofunnel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/cover-1-scaled.jpg?w=1170&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"news paper\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bourdex praised the governor\u2019s transformation of Port Harcourt Road and other infrastructure projects across the state, describing them as evidence of purposeful leadership that deserves continuity.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy first priority, and that of everyone here, should be to ensure that Otti returns in 2027. <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>cannot afford to derail from this new direction,\u201d he stated firmly.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Beyond the governorship race, Bourdex urged his supporters to also ensure that credible and visionary candidates are elected into the House of Assembly, House of Representatives, and the Senate to consolidate the gains of good governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>On the <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North Senatorial Seat, Chief Bourdex acknowledged the contributions of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu but insisted that it is time for a new chapter.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSenator Orji Kalu has tried his best, but the time for change has come. Just as Otti brought light to Abia, a new representation in the Senate will bring a new dawn for <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In a dramatic turn during the meeting, all delegates from the five LGAs unanimously endorsed Chief David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex) to contest for the <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North Senatorial Seat in 2027, pledging their total support to his ambition.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Chief Bourdex, after receiving the endorsement, formally accepted the call to serve, declaring that his aspiration is for the people and powered by their collective resolve.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am running for you, for <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>North, and for the progress of our people. As long as you stand with me, victory is sure,\u201d he assured.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The delegates, visibly elated, pledged unwavering loyalty to both Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/Alex\">Alex <\/a>Otti and Team Bourdex, promising to mobilize across wards and communities for the success of the movement in 2027.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-195521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-05-054058.png?resize=418%2C548&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"418\" height=\"548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-05-054058.png?w=418&amp;ssl=1 418w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-05-054058.png?resize=229%2C300&amp;ssl=1 229w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\"\/> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-195519 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-05-053929.png?resize=414%2C549&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"414\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-05-053929.png?w=414&amp;ssl=1 414w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/afnews.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Screenshot-2025-10-05-053929.png?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 414px) 100vw, 414px\"\/><\/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<p>https:\/\/afnews.ng\/our-first-priority-is-governor-ottis-re-election-in\/<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Team Bourdex has thrown full weight behind Governor Alex Otti\u2019s re-election bid, describing him as \u201cGod-sent to Abia.\u201d The group also endorsed Chief David Ogba Onuoha (Bourdex) for the Abia North Senate seat. 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