Otti Ends Tenure Debate: Abia LG Chairmen, Councillors to Spend 4 Years in Office

THISDAYLIVE | 05-09-2026 04:25am |

Abia State Governor Dr. Alex Otti has clarified that the 17 council chairmen and 184 councillors elected in November 2024 will serve four-year terms. He explained that the state House of Assembly amended the local government law before the election to extend the tenure from two to four years, ending speculation about a shorter term.

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