Ex-Abia Governors, Leaders Move to Sue Otti Over Use of Private Residence for Official Duties

A group of former governors, legislators and political appointees in Abia State has announced plans to sue Governor Alex Otti over his continued use of a private residence as his official base of operations.

The decision was reached at the group’s second meeting, held at the residence of a former governor, Theodore Orji. The group comprises political office holders who served in the state between 1999 and 2023, including ex-governors Orji Uzor Kalu, Theodore Orji and Okezie Ikpeazu.

In a communiqué issued after the meeting on Friday, the group said it would seek a court order compelling Governor Otti to relocate to the Government House in Umuahia and conduct official business from there.

“A lawsuit should be instituted compelling Governor Alex Otti to operate from the Government House, Umuahia,” the communiqué stated.

The document, read by Victor Ike Oye, a former media aide in the Abia State government, expressed concern that the governor continues to run state affairs from his private home in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South Local Government Area.

The group also declared its support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and expressed appreciation to the President for nominating one of its members, Okezie Ikpeazu, for an ambassadorial position.