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The Chairman of the Abia State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Linus Nto Mbah, has criticized the recent remarks made by former Abia Governor, Orji Uzor Kalu, who stated that Governor Alex Otti is merely repainting the roads that Kalu constructed.

Eze Nto Mbah also responded to the Abia North Senator's pledge to prevent Governor Alex Otti's re-election in 2027, alleging that there are schemes underway to undermine the ongoing transformation in Abia.

He further denounced the recent gathering organized by former Governors of Abia State at the home of former Governor Theodore Orji, labeling the meeting as a conspiracy aimed at obstructing Otti’s re-election.

Additionally, he alleged that opposition politicians are attempting to revert to the era of unpaid salaries, pensions, and deteriorating hospitals, but asserted that Governor Otti will achieve a significant victory despite the purported conspiracy.

Eze Mbah specifically noted that the Umuahia - Uzuakoli Akara-Alayi-Abiriba road, which leads to Igbere, the hometown of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, was entirely reconstructed by Governor Alex Otti. He expressed confusion over why Kalu would claim that Otti is simply repainting roads.

“How could Orji Uzor Kalu assert that Governor Alex Otti is merely repainting roads in Abia State, especially when Otti has completely reconstructed the Umuahia-Uzuokali-Akara-Alayi-Abiriba road that leads to Igbere, the hometown of Senator Orji Uzor Kalu?"

“Do they wish to take us back to the days of unpaid salaries and pensions, a time of infrastructural decline, and neglect of our healthcare and education systems? That will not happen,” Eze Mbah declared.

The traditional leader warned politicians against making violent statements, asserting that their “closed-door” meetings aimed at undermining Governor Otti will not succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Eze Linus Nto Mbah say about Orji Uzor Kalu's statement?

Eze Linus Nto Mbah condemned Kalu's statement, asserting that Governor Alex Otti is not merely repainting roads but has fully reconstructed significant roads in the state.

What are the allegations made by Eze Nto Mbah?

Eze Nto Mbah alleged that there are conspiracies by opposition politicians to revert to previous issues of unpaid salaries, pensions, and neglect of critical infrastructure.

What warning did Eze Mbah give to politicians?

Eze Mbah cautioned politicians against making violent statements and claimed their secret meetings to undermine Governor Otti would not be successful.