Ikpeazu Speaks On Project Theft Accusation Against Gov Otti

Former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has denied accusing his successor, Governor Alex Otti, of taking credit for projects initiated during his administration.

Naijaonpoint reports that in a statement signed by his spokesman, Onyebuchi Ememanka, Ikpeazu described reports with headlines such as “Alex Otti is Stealing My Projects to Take My Glory – Ikpeazu” as false, misleading, and maliciously crafted to stir confusion and gain cheap online traffic.

Ikpeazu stated that he has not issued any statement regarding the current administration in Abia State since leaving office and tagged the reports as the handiwork of merchants of evil and lazy bloggers.

The former Governor warned that legal actions are being initiated against individuals and bloggers responsible for the fabricated stories.

He also warned social media users against sharing unverified information, reminding the public that both the creation and dissemination of falsehoods are punishable under the law.

He said, “Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has since moved on to matters of personal interest and has maintained a dignified silence.

“The only occasions he has authorized publications were to clarify officially raised matters by the current government and even that has not occurred in a long while.

“Efforts are underway in collaboration with security agencies to uncover those behind the fake news.

“Discerning people who want to verify if any statement came from Dr. Ikpeazu know the proper channels. Those enabling falsehood on their platforms should be ready to face the consequences.”