Chiefpriest yarn say Tinubu dey fund Otti projects for Abia, make governor no join ADC

Nigerian socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, wey dem sabi well as Cubana Chiefpriest, don come out yarn say Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, no wan join African Democratic Congress (ADC) with Labour Party former presidential candidate, Peter Obi. Why? According to Chiefpriest, na because President Bola Tinubu dey give Abia State money to support Otti him developmental projects.

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Chiefpriest, wey be nightlife entrepreneur and strong supporter of Tinubu, talk this one for him Instagram post. Him yarn say Tinubu dey provide financial support to Abia State to help Otti succeed. Him describe Otti as “amazing governor” wey him actions dey show say presidency dey support am.

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“All of us dey support Asiwaju. If na lie, make him follow Peter Obi go ADC. All the things wey Alex Otti dey do for Abia na Asiwaju dey supply am with the funds,” Chiefpriest write for him post. Him talk say Nigerians suppose acknowledge Tinubu him role for empowering governors wey dey deliver results for their states.

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Chiefpriest yarn further say Tinubu no be Nigeria problem, but governors wey collect federal allocations no dey use am well. Him urge citizens to focus on holding governors accountable instead of blaming President for local governance issues. Him cite him own state, Imo, as example, praise how allocations from presidency dey used effectively under him governor leadership.

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This Chiefpriest talk dey come amid ongoing political realignments ahead of 2027 general elections. E don reignite discussions around loyalty, federal support, and how presidency and state governments dey relate for Nigeria.

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Meanwhile, for another matter wey concern electricity, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sign Electricity Act 2023 into law on 9 June 2023. This landmark legislation repeal Electric Power Sector Reform Act of 2005 and change how Nigeria electricity sector dey governed. E remove electricity from Exclusive Legislative List of Constitution.

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Now, states get constitutional authority to generate, transmit, distribute, and regulate power within their territories. Dr. Ayobami Lam Adesina, governorship aspirant for Oyo State and son of late former Governor Lam Adesina, talk say responsibility for electricity provision no dey primarily with federal government again. E don shift to state governors.

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Electricity Act 2023, plus subsequent amendments, empower states to enact their own electricity laws, establish independent regulatory bodies, license private investors for power projects, and even ring-fence areas for dedicated supply outside national grid. Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) dey required to transfer oversight to any state wey meet stipulated conditions.

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President Tinubu talk say this law “marks a new era in Nigeria’s energy sector.” Him emphasize say states now hold authority to deliver stable and efficient electricity, to foster industrialisation, job creation, and economic growth.

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Some states don already begin to use opportunities wey this Act create. For Abia State, Governor Alex Otti sign Abia State Electricity Law 2025 for March 2025 and establish Abia State Electricity Regulatory Authority (ASERA). NERC formally transfer full regulatory oversight to ASERA with effect from 24 December 2025.

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Abia dey build on existing Geometric Power project for Aba ring-fence wey dey serve multiple local government areas. State dey advance plans to extend reliable supply to Umuahia and other regions. Governor Otti don highlight partnerships wey dey aim to end irregular power supply, with state exploring ways to wheel excess capacity and reduce dependence on national grid.

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Enugu State enact its electricity law for 2023 and establish Enugu Electricity Regulatory Commission (EERC). Commission don assume full regulatory oversight and, for March 2026, issue 20-year distribution licence to MainPower Electricity Distribution Limited. This na first such licence under state regime.

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Ekiti State don also pass its electricity law and set up Ekiti State Electricity Regulatory Bureau. After transfer of oversight from NERC, state don invest over ₦4 billion for power infrastructure. Notable achievements include restoration of electricity to communities like Aiyekire, wey no see light for over ten years.

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Governor Biodun Oyebanji administration don also partner with Rural Electrification Agency to accelerate off-grid solutions for underserved areas. Reports show say over 20 states don enact electricity laws as of early 2026, with more than dozen including Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, Imo, Oyo, Edo, and others don secure or advance transfer of regulatory oversight from NERC.

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At least four states (Enugu, Ekiti, Ondo, and Imo) don complete full transfers by early 2025, while others dey continue progress toward operational autonomy. President Tinubu early signing of Electricity Act represent foundational reform wey decentralise power sector governance in line with federalism principles.

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By empowering states, federal government don create enabling environment for competition, private investment, and localised solutions tailored to regional needs. While federal support continue through national grid upgrades and policy initiatives, burden now dey on state governors to drive implementation.

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As Dr. Ayobami Lam Adesina talk rightly, Nigerians suppose hold their respective governors accountable for delivering reliable electricity. Proactive efforts for states like Abia, Enugu, and Ekiti show wetin fit happen when leadership seize opportunities wey Act provide.

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For Nigeria to overcome him longstanding power challenges, more states must follow suit. Dem must leverage decentralised framework to attract investment, expand generation capacity, and ensure sustainable electricity access for citizens. This reform show clear division of responsibilities: federal government don provide legal architecture; visionary state leadership must now deliver light.

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For another development, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State don call for joint effort among South-Eastern governors to enhance infrastructure and learning conditions at Nigerian Law School, Enugu Campus. Otti talk this one when him host members of South East Law Development Initiative at Government House for Umuahia.

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Governor raise concerns about deteriorating condition of facilities at Enugu campus of Law School. Him emphasize need for coordinated regional approach and advise group to formally engage South East Governors’ Forum. “Write to Chairman of South East Governors’ Forum and copy me, so that I can engage my colleagues on possible collective intervention,” Otti yarn.

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Earlier, Coordinator of initiative and Chairman of Council of Legal Education, Emeka Ngige (SAN), don urge governor to support efforts wey dey aim to rehabilitate institution. Ngige talk say several facilities require urgent attention.

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Governor Otti praise members of legal profession for their contribution to society, highlight their role in safeguarding justice and defending rights of citizens. “Anyhow you slice and dice it, without gentlemen of bar, extending to bench, hope of common man would be dashed,” Otti talk.

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Him further encourage professionals, particularly lawyers, to take more active role for politics. Otti stress say political decisions get far-reaching consequences on all citizens. “Little did we know that decision of politicians affects you one way or other, in determining what happens to you,” him add.

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Otti maintain say individuals wey no dey financially dependent on politics suppose dey forefront of governance to drive better leadership outcomes. Him also reaffirm him administration commitment to advancing education for state, point to ongoing efforts to establish modern law faculty at Abia State University, Uturu.