The governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has stressed the value of protecting the rich cultural legacy of the Igbo people. During his speech at the South East Traditional Rulers Council meeting in Umuahia, Otti defined culture as a people’s unique identity.
Otti criticised the power struggles and internal strife among Igbo communities, pointing to Igwe Nnaemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, as a model of good leadership.
He stated, “Power is ephemeral and ought to be viewed as a chance to show stewardship.” “A good leader is a good listener,” he said, urging the populace to hold their leaders responsible.
The South East Traditional Rulers Council was thanked by the Governor for selecting Abia State as the gathering site. He reassured the guests of the state’s hospitality and restated his resolve to serve the public interest without elevating himself.
Otti’s efforts to reform Abia State have been commended by Eze E. C. Okeke, Chairman of the South East Traditional Rulers Council and the Imo State Traditional Rulers Council. Okeke commended the governor for preserving peace and security and acknowledged his accomplishments in advancing the state’s development.
Otti was earlier commended for cultivating a cordial working relationship between the state government and traditional institutions by Eze Linus Mbah, Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers. In addition, Mbah urged the federal government to free Nnamdi Kanu, stressing that doing so will bring peace back to the South East.
