In a strongly-worded opinion piece, writer Eke O. Ako has described the act of challenging Governor Alex Otti of Abia State as a compulsory civic duty and a form of “mandatory combat for Abia’s survival.”
Ako argues that governance is a contract between the people and their elected leader, and questioning the governor is not an act of opposition but a constitutional responsibility of citizenship.
He pushes back against the narrative that critics are “bitter” or “enemies of the state,” stating that such thinking reflects a misunderstanding of democracy.
The writer emphasizes that Governor Otti is a public employee funded by taxpayers and should be subjected to daily evaluation, not worship.
Ako warns against the “wait until he finishes” mindset, describing it as a trap that allows mismanagement to go unchecked until it’s too late.
He also criticizes sycophants who shield leaders from criticism, calling them the real enemies of Abia’s progress.
The piece concludes with a call for persistent citizen engagement, data-driven governance, and protection of the interests of pensioners, rural dwellers, and the youth.
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