‘Abia deserves better’ — Doris Ogala unveils governorship manifesto, tackles Otti’s record

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has thrown her hat into the ring for the Abia State governorship, launching a sharp critique of Governor Alex Otti's administration. Ogala asserts that her ambition stems from a perceived disconnect between the government's public image and the state's actual conditions.

Having previously served as an adviser under former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, Ogala stated she has spent three months in Abia and is dissatisfied with her observations. She specifically questioned claims regarding improvements in electricity supply, the redevelopment of Ariaria International Market, and the settlement of pension arrears under Otti's leadership.

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I am telling you this for free, my call to come and save my people is a divine mandate. I will be the next governor of Abia State. Nothing is going to stop me. I am so sure, and I know it, because I am better than all of them. I am better. I have a conscience because I feel for the people and because I work with the grassroots. I refuse to see these so-called godfathers. I work with the grassroots.

Speaking on "The Clarity Zone Podcast," the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate declared, "I am telling you this for free, my call to come and save my people is a divine mandate. I will be the next governor of Abia State." Ogala positioned herself as a superior candidate, driven by conscience and a deep connection with ordinary people, rejecting the influence of "godfathers."

Ogala detailed her history of supporting the less privileged, citing her role in the #EndSARS protests and her personal contributions, including providing financial assistance to families whose shops were demolished and offering scholarships to over 300 individuals. She believes her lifelong commitment to kindness and her ability to connect with the grassroots will resonate with voters.

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For the longest time, I have helped people behind closed doors. If you come to my state, aside from what you see on social media, go there off the record and ask around. The most recent case happened just about two months ago, shortly after I returned. I was driving out of my house, my house is very close to Nnamdi Kanu’s house; he is my brother, and I saw some women whose shops had been demolished. They said the deputy governor demolished their properties because he wanted to acquire the land, and they refused. When they told me that, I felt bad and compassionate. And to be honest, I did what I did because that is who Doris has always been. I gave each of them N200,000 to relocate. I have done this all my life. My kindness will speak for me. That is why I am so sure and confident that my people