Information available to 247ureports.com from competent sources in Abia State indicates that the All Progressive Grand Alliance [APGA] candidate, Alex Otti may have initiated moves to placate the All Progressive Congress [APC] as he battles with the Peoples Democratic Party [PDP] candidate, Okezie Ikpeazu for the governorship seat in Abia State.
A supplementary election is scheduled for the April 25, 2015 in select areas of Abia state where the Independent National Electoral Commission [INEC] had determined voting did not hold. The buildup to the April 25 electoral contest has raised considerable dust over allegations of fraudulent activities by both sides of the political aisle.
It is to this extent, the APGA candidate reportedly opened lines of communication with ‘new’ friends from outside of Abia state and outside of APGA – to enable him battle against the might of the incumbent government in Abia State.
Our source reveals that Alex Otti sought the attention of the Imo State governor for assistance. The source reveals that the meeting took place at Owerri – the week of April 14. The meeting was held at night at the home of Rochas Okorocha – with only a select few in attendance. “The two men discussed possible defect from the APGA to APC” should Alex Otti be successful at the polls. In return, Rochas Okorocha will grandfather him – and present him to the godfathers of the APC – the likes of Tinubu and Amaechi – and possibly the president-elect, Malam Buhari.
The introduction by Okorocha to the godfathers of APC is reported to help soften the electoral battle on April 25, 2015. Already, source allege that the military stationed in Abia State along with the other security outfits in Abia – are said to have become ‘friendlier’ to Alex Otti’s ordeals than the PDP candidate.
It is believed by our source that Alex Otti has reached concrete agreements with the major stakeholders in APC – and that it is likely for him to defect to the APC should he win.
