Abia State Governor Alex Otti has dismissed claims by opposition politicians that his administration is merely repainting or claiming credit for roads built by previous governments, describing such denials as dishonest and uncharacteristic of true Igbo values.
Speaking at a reception organised in honour of the state Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna (SAN), in Isuikwuato Local Government Area on Saturday, Otti expressed concern over what he called deliberate attempts by some opposition figures to downplay his administration's achievements due to partisan differences.
“You cannot see a road that was done, and you say it wasn’t done. You cannot see a road that somebody did, and you credit it to somebody else. If you do that, you are not an Igbo man,” Otti stated.
He accused critics of inundating the public with lies about ongoing and completed projects, insisting that his government has delivered visible infrastructure improvements across the state.
Otti emphasised that his response to such criticism would remain focused on performance rather than verbal rebuttals.“Our response is more work.
One thing you can be sure of is that this is your government,” he added.The governor thanked influential APC chieftain and former Minister Uche Ogah for publicly acknowledging his administration's achievements and reaffirming support for his potential re-election in 2027, despite party differences.
The remarks come amid ongoing political debates in Abia State, where former Governor and Senator Orji Uzor Kalu has claimed that Otti is largely repainting roads constructed during his own tenure and has not delivered major new projects on the same scale.
Otti's administration has prioritised road rehabilitation and construction as key pillars of its agenda, with several projects flagged off or completed in rural and urban areas since he assumed office.
The event in Isuikwuato highlighted Uwanna's role as a key pillar of the administration, with Otti praising his contributions to justice delivery and governance.
No specific roads were named in Otti's statement, but the controversy reflects broader partisan tensions over credit for infrastructure development in the state.
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