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Abia Governor-elect, Dr Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP), has assured the citizens that his administration will unite rather than divide the state.

Otti gave the assurance in his acceptance speech on Wednesday, March 22, after he was declared the winner of Saturday’s governorship election, Vanguard reported.

He spoke at his Campaign Office, near the Government House on Bank Road, Umuahia, which overflowed with supporters.

Otti expressed gratitude to every resident, including indigenes and non-indigenes, that took part in his election as he described his victory as "a call to service", PM News report further confirmed.

He said: "I promised you that I will serve you as the governor of all Abia people and all citizens living in Abia, irrespective of clan, religious persuasion or political leaning."

The state result from the governorship election in Abia state has been announced.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, March 22, declared Alex Otti of the Labour Party (LP), the winner of the Abia 2023 governorship election.

The governorship seat in Abia state for the March 18 election was contested keenly by Chief Mascot Uzor Kalu of the APP, Dr Alex Otti of the Labour Party, Professor Greg Ibe of the All Progressives Grand Alliance and Chief Okey Ahiwe of the Peoples Democratic Party.