Otti's camp suffers a major setback, as a major financier fraternises with Udensi's faction of APGA.

By Adindu Onyedika.

Sir Chikwe Udensi seems to be having upper hand in the APGA gubernatorial contest in Abia going by the number of heavy weights that have pitched tent with the Interpol consultant.

Some of the major personalities who are now with Udensi were supporters of Alex Otti during the 2015 general elections.  We can't place exactly why majority of Otti's supporters have dumped him for Sir Udensi but a close ally of Dr. Otti claimed that Otti's arrogance and his past deals with dirty politicians including his open alliance with APC could be a major reason. APGA members claimed that his inconsistency especially as it concerns his place of Origin makes him unworthy of any sort of trust.

One of the major blows was a former director of Diamond Bank and a great financier of the Alex Otti's 2015 bid Mr Charles Nkata who declared for Arochukwu-Ohafia Federal House of Representatives and has openly aligned with Sir Udensi's faction.

Dr Nkata declared under the APGA platform at a ceremony which took place at the Central Primary School Ohafia on Saturday 8th September.

Elder Onwuka Ukwa, who is one of the founders and leader of APGA in the zone identified with Mr Charley.
Other leaders of the party present include the National Vice Chairman (SE) for APGA, Mr Uche Nwegbo and Mrs Carol Okorafor, who is the National Welfare Secretary.

Sir Chikwe Udensi was also available to encourage the aspirant and others who were present to show solidarity to Chikwe's camp.

Also in attendance along with the Abia State Working Committee was State Secretary of the party Elder Onukwubiri, Ohafia LGA chairman, Prince Onuka and the State Publicity Secretary, Chikwendu Mmadu.
In attendance too were Barr Chukwuemeka Nwokoro, Legal Adviser, Sir Aguocha Marcelinus, ex officio, Amb Okiyi Chigorom, zonal vice charman and Hon Ifeanyi Sunday Ajaero. Others are Senatorial aspirant for Abia north, Dr James Okoro Okorafor, Uchenna Uwegbu and Charles Nwanyanwu, state vice chariman.

From what was exposed at the ground,  Dr.  Alex Otti is afraid of going into primaries and has threatened to decamp to APC if Udensi emerges the party flag bearer.

Udensi has promise to resist any form of bribery by the likes of Otti as was done in 2014 when Otti bribed the then party Chairman Sen. Victor Ume with $4 million dollars for the party ticket. He further disclosed that he would make himself available for any form of primaries and does not feel threatened by Otti or any other aspirant.