Doris Ogala Shifts Stance: Hails Abia Gov Otti as State’s Best Ever Amid Visible Progress — Oluchi Oparah
Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, once a fierce critic of Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, has publicly declared him the best governor the state has ever produced, spotlighting a dramatic turnaround fueled by on-the-ground developments.
Ogala’s endorsement came after a recent visit to Abia, where she observed ongoing infrastructure projects and governance reforms firsthand.
Previously aligned with Senator Orji Uzor Kalu in opposing Otti’s leadership, her reversal underscores the governor’s tangible achievements, from road reconstructions to economic revitalization efforts transforming the state in 2026.
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“This is performance speaking louder than politics,” the statement echoes, as Ogala’s praise aligns with growing sentiment among Abians who have long attested to Otti’s results-oriented administration.
A statement issued by Oluchi Oparah, Former National Treasurer, Labour Party, January 19, 2026, said Abians on the ground have praised Otti’s tenure well before celebrity endorsements, with residents citing improved security, waste management, and urban renewal as evidence of people-centered governance.
The governor’s reputation now extends nationally, with citizens from other states openly campaigning for him, a rare cross-regional acclaim earned through results, not rhetoric.
Otti’s leadership has sparked unsolicited support beyond Abia borders.
Social media buzz and public discourse position him as one of Nigeria’s top-performing governors, with many calling for his model to be replicated nationwide.
Political analysts note this as a testament to performance trumping partisanship.
“When even former critics convert, it validates the streets’ verdict,” said one observer.
The development arrives amid reminders to discern narratives from public figures. While Ogala’s voice carries weight, governance truths, experts say, reside with everyday citizens experiencing policies directly, a call for Nigerians to prioritize facts over fame.
