UMUAHIA, Abia State — The Abia Patriots, a non-partisan coalition of indigenes of Abia State, have congratulated Governor Alex Otti on what they described as a wave of national and international recognition for his administration, while calling on eligible residents to register for their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) ahead of the 2027 general elections. According to the group, Governor Otti’s recent public lecture at the University of Northampton in the United Kingdom showcased Abia as a model for unity, fiscal discipline, and transformational governance. While commending the governor, the group urged him not to relent in pursuing fiscal discipline, infrastructure development, and people-centred governance. The coalition also appealed to eligible Abia residents to take advantage of the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), describing it as the final registration window before the 2027 elections. The statement concluded with the group reaffirming its support for Governor Otti and what it described as the continued progress of Abia State.