The Catholic Bishop of Aba Diocese, Most Rev. Augustine Ndubueze Echema, has said Abia State Governor Alex Otti is a governor with integrity and that his works will campaign for him as he seeks re-election in 2027.
Bishop Echema stated this at the Christ the King Cathedral (CKC), Asa Road, Aba, on Sunday, while welcoming and appreciating the governor, priests, Catholic faithful and friends who gathered to celebrate with him on his 40th priestly anniversary.
The Catholic Bishop, while thanking the governor for his decision to build a retirement home for priests in the diocese, noted that he had discussed the need with the governor barely three months ago.
Bishop Echema said, “Let me go to our amiable governor. It is not up to three months we invited you here and then we cornered you and presented our needs.
Bishop Echema, while thanking God for His grace over his life and ministry in the last 40 years, appreciated the governor, bishops, Rev. Fathers and all Catholic faithful for coming to celebrate with him.
In his speech, Otti congratulated Most Rev. Augustine Echema on his 40th priestly anniversary and prayed for God to bless him.