Former Commissioner Alleges Alex Otti Is Misappropriating Local Govt Funds

Governor Alex Otti is allegedly misappropriating local government monies, according to former Abia State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Eze Chikamnayo.

In an interview with Arise Television, Chikamnayo said that the governor has impeded the local government’s growth, making it impossible for it to function efficiently.

“Unfortunately, what we have today in Abia is that Alex Otti has mopped up all the funds going to the local governments,” he said. He has ensured that the grassroots development is firmly rooted in reality. Additionally, he has rendered it hard for municipal governments to function and survive.

Additionally, he refuted allegations that Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives,

He went on to say that Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, had no political disagreements with the governor and had simply asked for responsibility.

“The Honorable Benjamin Kalu and our beloved Governor Alex Otti have no personal issues. However, we, Ben Kalu, the APC, and every member of the Abia community are all saying, “Governor Alex Otti, practice what you preach,” Chikamnayo stated.

He emphasized that “transparency and accountability” are in Abia’s best interests, pointing out that Kalu’s request was appropriate given the state’s financial resources.

Transparency and accountability are in Abia’s best interests. Furthermore, we are aware that a significant amount of money has been sent to all states, not just Abia, as requested by Honourable Benjamin Kalu. And we are aware of President Tinubu’s outstanding performance. Napoleon was unable to do what he did. He’s liberated resources. And we are aware that the governors are expected to do much more due to the resources President Tinubu has provided to the states.

According to Chikamnayo, tangible development outcomes rather than rhetoric should be used to evaluate good administration. “A governor’s success cannot be determined solely by their slogans. When you compare the resources at the governor’s disposal with the deliverables the governor can present to the public, you can only conclude that the governor is performing exceptionally well. Therefore, every individual, not just in Abia but throughout the country, has the right to ask questions when the resources are not matching up or balancing with the deliverables.