A Canada-based Nigerian movie maker, Pascal Atuma, has pointed out that Abia State is in dire need of a turnaround, adding that the hope of millions of indigenes have been placed in their Governor-elect, Alex Otti.
“We know the challenges you will face because you are starting from ground zero, unlike the other new governors with something from their predecessors to build on,” said the film producer, in an open letter to Otti shared on his Instagram page.
“We will be very patient with you, but at the same time, we expect your best efforts and nothing but the best.”
Highlighting areas of concentration to the recently elected Labour Party candidate, Anuma pointed to the need for more infrastructure, youth development, schools, roads, industries, and trained employees.
Echoing a vacuum identified by Otti himself, the artist decried the hunger suffered by pensioners, the burden of “more loans” being serviced, and a lack of security of lives and property.
Atuma dreams of an Abia that supersedes the Samuel Mbakwe years, when the governor of Second Republic Imo State was at the helm.
He remind Otti that the campaign season is ended: “You are the leader now that the election is over and the people chose you. So, please lead Abia State to greater heights than Governor Sam Onunaka Mbakwe did when we were all in old Imo State.
“You have what it takes, and we are confident you will do exceptionally well beyond all odds and challenges.”
The filmmaker also urged Otti to prioritise the youths, carrying them along every step of the way, and creating educative and innovative programmes that will prepare them to meet the challenges of the future.