Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Abia State, Doris Ogala, has challenged Apostle Johnson Suleman over his positive assessment of Governor Alex Otti’s administration.

Suleman recently praised Otti’s performance and said the Abia governor could win a second term without much campaigning.

Ogala, who is seeking to challenge Otti in the 2027 Abia governorship election, responded in an Instagram post, disputing the cleric’s assessment of conditions in the state. Recent reports identify Ogala as the AAC candidate for the 2027 contest.

Key Takeaways

• Doris Ogala has challenged Apostle Johnson Suleman over his favourable comments about Governor Alex Otti.
• Suleman said Otti’s performance could earn him a second term without extensive campaigning.
• Ogala disputed Suleman’s comments about conditions in Abia, particularly the issue of electricity supply.
• She also accused the cleric of effectively campaigning for Otti and said she had information about him that she could make public.
• The claims concerning Suleman’s alleged conduct remain allegations made by Ogala and are not established as facts by the material reviewed.

What Suleman Said About Alex Otti

The dispute began after Apostle Johnson Suleman publicly praised Governor Alex Otti’s administration.

Suleman described Otti as an example of what he considers good governance and said the governor could secure a second term without much campaigning.

He also pointed to developments in Abia as evidence of Otti’s performance.

The comments came as Abia’s 2027 governorship contest begins to take shape, with Otti seeking another term and Ogala among those challenging him. Otti has publicly said he is seeking a second term because he believes there is unfinished work to complete.

Why Doris Ogala Challenged The Assessment

Ogala disputed Suleman’s description of the situation in Abia and questioned his basis for making the assessment.

In her Instagram post, she argued that the reality experienced by residents was different from the picture presented by the cleric.

She also questioned whether Suleman had personally visited the state before making his comments.

Ogala’s response should be understood in the context of her own political position: she is campaigning under the African Action Congress ahead of the 2027 Abia governorship election.

The Dispute Over Electricity In Abia

One of the specific issues Ogala challenged was Suleman’s reference to electricity supply in Abia.

She disputed the claim about 24-hour electricity and argued that residents living in the state were experiencing a different reality.

However, the broader electricity picture is more specific than either side’s political framing.

Governor Otti said in June 2026 that Aba and eight other local government areas within the Aba electricity island had 24-hour power, while also saying his administration was working to extend reliable supply to Umuahia and other parts of the state.

At the same time, Otti acknowledged in August that Aba had experienced a blackout lasting several days before electricity was restored. He called for additional gas sources and backup arrangements to prevent another prolonged outage.

The available information therefore does not support treating the broader claim that all of Abia has uninterrupted 24-hour electricity as an established fact. Otti’s documented statement was specifically about the Aba electricity island and his administration’s plans to expand supply elsewhere.

Ogala Also Criticised Suleman

Beyond the electricity issue, Ogala questioned Suleman’s conduct as a pastor and criticised what she described as the use of religion to influence members of the public.

She alleged that some people who identify as pastors use religion to mislead others rather than engage in what she regarded as legitimate work.

Her comments were directed specifically at Suleman, whom she questioned about his role and his public assessment of Otti.

Those statements represent Ogala’s allegations and opinions, rather than independently established findings.

Ogala Says She Has More Information About Suleman

Ogala also made a more personal allegation against Suleman.

She claimed that she knew details about an encounter involving the cleric at a Protea Hotel in Lagos and said she could disclose what she claimed to know.

She wrote:

“Suleman, I know a lot that will shock the world.”

Ogala went on to say that she would expose him publicly if she decided to do so.

However, the material available for this report does not establish what allegedly happened at the hotel, nor does it independently verify Ogala’s claims.

Her reference to the matter should therefore be treated as an allegation rather than as a confirmed account of misconduct.

Ogala Accuses Suleman Of Political Campaigning

Ogala also rejected Suleman’s apparent distinction between praising Otti and campaigning for him.

She accused the cleric of effectively supporting the governor politically while arguing that residents living in Abia were facing difficulties.

In her statement, she said:

“You haven’t been to Abia and you openly affirmed Alex Oti.”

She further described Suleman’s comments as a direct attack on her and the people of Abia.

Suleman’s reported comments, however, were framed as an assessment of Otti’s performance, and the available report does not establish that he formally endorsed Otti’s candidacy or was conducting an official campaign for him.

Political Context: Ogala And The 2027 Abia Race

The dispute has emerged against the backdrop of the 2027 Abia governorship election.

Ogala, an actress-turned-politician, is the African Action Congress governorship candidate in the state and has openly positioned herself as a challenger to Otti. Recent reports show her campaigning around issues including electricity, infrastructure and what she describes as poor governance.

Otti, meanwhile, has publicly stated that he is seeking a second term because he believes his administration still has work to complete.

That political context helps explain why a public assessment of Otti’s performance has become part of the wider conversation surrounding the next governorship contest.

What Is Confirmed And What Remains Disputed

The central facts currently established are that Suleman praised Otti’s administration, saying the governor could win another term without much campaigning, and that Ogala publicly challenged that assessment.

Ogala has also made specific claims about electricity and alleged that Suleman had not visited Abia before making his comments.

Her references to alleged events involving Suleman at a Lagos hotel, however, are not independently established in the material reviewed.

Likewise, the electricity issue requires qualification: Otti has publicly described 24-hour electricity in the Aba electricity island while acknowledging outages and pursuing expansion of supply to other parts of the state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Doris Ogala?

Doris Ogala is a Nollywood actress-turned-politician and the African Action Congress governorship candidate in Abia State for the 2027 election.

What did Apostle Suleman say about Alex Otti?

Suleman praised Otti’s administration and said the Abia governor could win a second term without much campaigning.

Why did Doris Ogala criticise Suleman?

Ogala disputed Suleman’s positive assessment of Otti’s administration and particularly challenged comments concerning electricity and conditions experienced by residents in Abia.

What did Ogala say about electricity in Abia?

Ogala disputed the claim about 24-hour electricity and argued that residents on the ground were experiencing a different situation.

Does Abia have 24-hour electricity?

The available evidence is more limited than a blanket statewide claim. Otti said in June 2026 that Aba and eight other local government areas within the Aba electricity island had 24-hour power, while his administration was working to extend reliable supply elsewhere.

Did Ogala accuse Suleman of campaigning for Otti?

Yes. Ogala argued that Suleman’s public praise of Otti amounted to political campaigning, despite the cleric’s reported framing of his comments as an assessment of the governor’s performance.

Did Ogala provide evidence for her allegations about Suleman?

The material reviewed does not independently establish the allegations she made about the cleric or the alleged hotel incident. They should therefore be treated as claims made by Ogala.

The Dispute Remains Open

Doris Ogala’s response has added another political dimension to the growing debate over Alex Otti’s administration and the 2027 Abia governorship election.

While Suleman has publicly praised Otti’s performance, Ogala has challenged that assessment and raised questions about electricity, governance and the cleric’s involvement in the political conversation.

For now, the competing positions remain clear: Suleman has praised Otti’s record, while Ogala has disputed that assessment and made several allegations that have not been independently established in the material reviewed.