Former Minority Leader of the 7th Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Chijioke Chukwu, has criticised Governor Alex Otti’s administration, accusing it of lacking transparency and accountability.

During an interview on Flo 94.9 FM Umuahia, he berated the administration, particularly in the areas of governance principles which require openness and due process in the management of public funds.

Hon. Chukwu faulted the claims according to quarterly financial reports from the state government that over N54 billion had been spent on public school renovation, stating that there is no tangible evidence to show how these funds were used.

He faulted the defence by aides of the Governor that 100% payment had been made upfront to contractors without following standard practice of instalment payment base on milestones achieved which is normally used in contractual agreements world over.

Chukwu pointed out that if such funds had been properly invested, there would be visible improvements in local public schools, even in his hometown of Ugwueke in Bende LGA has not seen any school where the said amount was spent on.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Hon. Chukwu stated that the APC is ready to take over Abia State, given the current administration’s “lack of real sector progress, fiscal recklessness and assuming Worldbank and federal government assisted projects as their initiatives”.

Hon. Chukwu urged the southeast region and Abia State in particular to support the APC federal government, noting that initiatives like the Abia Airport project and the South East Development Commission (SEDC), which are set to boost regional development and economic growth are all the handiwork of the APC.

YHe expressed optimism about the future of the southeast under the APC as connecting to the centre has plenty benefits. He commended Abians for making the right decision by joining the Abia APC in their numbers.