Ikpeazu responds to Otti’s allegations

Ikpeazu responds to Otti’s allegations: Former Abia State Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has responded

to criticisms from his successor, Governor Alex Otti, regarding the use of N10 billion for the Abia airport project.

In a viral video post, Ikpeazu explained that his intention was not to build an airport for its own sake,

but to develop a trade port that would boost commerce in the state.

Ikpeazu defended his decision to alter the project, stating that as governor, he had the authority to prioritize

and adjust projects based on prevailing circumstances. He emphasized that his primary concern was

the judicious use of resources, and that he did not want to tie down N10 billion for an airport that

might not be viable.

Instead, Ikpeazu said his administration used the funds to fix critical roads in Aba, including Eziukwu Road,

Faulks Road, Ngwa Road, and Osusu Road. He argued that this decision has improved connectivity

and facilitated trade among markets in the area.

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Ikpeazu also addressed allegations that the funds were diverted into 32 different company accounts, stating that the contractors who received payments were published and that the funds were used for specific projects. He challenged his critics to follow the trail of the N10 billion and see that it was used for the intended purposes.

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