Governor Alex Otti opens Abia State facilities to opposition parties, says politics should not deny anyone access
Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, has made it clear that opposition political parties should be allowed to use government-owned facilities in the state, provided they follow the proper procedures and pay the required fees.
The directive
According to the governor, he has already given instructions that no political party should be prevented from using public facilities, including the stadium, simply because it belongs to the opposition.
A message of political tolerance
Otti's position sends an important message about tolerance and fairness. Government facilities are maintained with public resources, and access to them should not depend on which party someone supports.
This is one area where Nigerian politicians need to learn to separate governance from party politics. You can disagree with your opponents and campaign against them, and still respect their right to operate within the law.
Governor Otti appears to be making that distinction clear in Abia State.
The big question
How many Nigerian governors would willingly allow opposition parties to use government facilities for their political activities?
Politics should never be an excuse to deny citizens their rights.
- Opposition parties can use Abia facilities, including the stadium.
- They must follow due process and pay the required fees.
- Otti says he has already given the directive.
