A civil society organisation known as the United Front for a New Abia (UFNA) has urged the Abia State Government to immediately relieve the State Accountant General, Mrs. Njum Uma-Onyemanam, of her duties, accusing her of fostering division and turning key stakeholders against the administration of Governor Alex Otti.
In a statement released on Tuesday in Umuahia, the group alleged that her actions have continued to damage the relationship between the government and important groups such as civil servants and the media, thereby eroding public trust in the administration.
UFNA maintained that the Accountant General’s conduct has not only disrupted internal government operations but has also portrayed the government negatively in the eyes of the public.
According to the group, her behaviour is gradually alienating the government from those it should be collaborating with, noting that civil servants are dissatisfied, the media is disillusioned, and public confidence is waning as a result.
The group also claimed that approvals issued by Governor Otti are being delayed or not properly implemented at the level of the Accountant General, describing the situation as both alarming and counterproductive.
It further expressed concern over what it termed a growing attitude of arrogance and lack of accountability within the office, warning that such perceptions could harm the credibility of the current administration.
UFNA cautioned that when a public official appears to act without oversight, it sends the wrong message and creates unnecessary tension within and outside government circles.
Speaking for the group, its Secretary, Senior Comrade Chukwudi Ifeanyi, emphasized that swift intervention is necessary to prevent further breakdown of trust between the government and the people.
He clarified that the call was not a personal attack but a demand for corrective measures, stressing that the government must demonstrate responsiveness and decisiveness, particularly when its relationship with critical stakeholders is at risk.
The group warned that if the issue is not addressed promptly, it could deepen dissatisfaction and further strain the administration’s engagement with the public.