Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has instructed the fast previous administration within the state, headed by Okezie Ikpeazu, to get able to return looted funds, together with cash budgeted for the airport venture.
Otti, who was reacting to the report of the forensic audit of the state’s accounts, stated his administration isn’t combating anyone however is barely fascinated by recovering looted funds, in a bid to make sure good governance.
The governor spoke at Nvosi, throughout a solidarity go to by supporters and loyalists of the member representing Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency, Rowland Chinwendu.
He careworn that what he needs is the progress and growth of Abia State, emphasizing that for the reason that airport was not executed, the venture cash ought to be refunded.
Otti expressed dismay that some persons are insulting him within the media as a result of he disclosed the findings of the forensic audit report.
The governor described the solidarity go to by Chinwendu and his supporters as an excellent omen.
“I established a forensic audit of our accounts as quickly as I used to be sworn in and the report seems that some huge cash was looted, stolen overtly and a part of those I discussed was the N10 billion Abia Airport Undertaking.
“They began insulting me. Should you comply with what is going on within the media, you’ll know that what I stated is true.
“We’re searching for our cash. If we’re not capable of finding the airport, they must refund us our cash.
“We aren’t pursuing anyone, they need to refund the cash they stole, let’s use it to work for our individuals.
“Our place should develop. We are going to proceed to construct roads, we’ll proceed to wash up the setting, we’ll proceed to create jobs.”
In his speech, the member representing Isiala Ngwa South State Constituency, Chinwendu, famous that his individuals despatched him to the Home to signify their curiosity.
He careworn that he can not afford to be seen as opposition to the governor, who’s from the identical LGA.
The lawmaker thanked the governor for the continuing reconstruction of Umuikaa-Umuene highway, amongst different initiatives in his constituency.
