The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Abia State has rejected Governor Alex Otti’s assertion that his administration inherited N191.2 billion in debt from previous governments.
Governor Otti recently announced that his administration had paid off N90 billion of this debt within 15 months without taking on new loans.
However, Abia State PDP Chairman Abraham Amah countered this claim, stating that past governors of the state never accumulated any debt. “To be clear, the Abia PDP is unaware of the existence of such a debt incurred by the immediate past PDP administration. It will serve the interests of Abians if you put out the records as proof of your claims,” Amah said in a statement.
Amah demanded transparency regarding the N90 billion paid to contractors, urging Governor Otti to provide clarity on how this figure was determined and the basis for these payments. “This staggering amount warrants immediate scrutiny, and we urge you to provide clarity… Our people deserve to have confidence in their leaders, and without clear communication, such confidence is eroded,” he added.
This development comes amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Governor Otti’s administration, including protests by ABSU lecturers over unpaid salaries. The PDP’s denial of debt accumulation raises questions about the legitimacy of Governor Otti’s claims and the true state of Abia’s finances.
