Abia State Governor Alex Otti has told voters not to let politics stand in the way of the state's future ahead of the 2027 elections. He warned residents to reject inducements from politicians who show up with money or gifts in exchange for votes. In his view, electing leaders should rest on performance rather than party sentiment. Otti asked citizens to weigh the work already done when they decide who deserves another term. His message came as political activity slowly builds toward the next general elections. Vote-buying has been a stubborn fixture of Nigerian elections, which gives the warning a practical edge. The governor argued that short-term handouts are a poor trade for the gains good governance can deliver. Abia voters will have the final say at the polls in 2027.