The governor of Abia state, Dr. Alex Otti has expressed displeasure over the planned protest and it’s resulting implications for Abians and Nigeria as a whole.
In a statement he said that, “Some economic policies of the federal government, including the removal of the fuel subsidy, may not have yet produced the desired results as initially intended, but I urge our youths to pursue peaceful means to express their grievances rather than resorting to violence,”
“What Abians need now is a strong sense of peace and sustained development, not chaos.”
Our administration has made significant investments in infrastructure in Aba and Umuahia, and such infrastructure should be protected from those who may attempt to hijack the protest and cause mayhem.
Abia State civil servants have received the April tranche of the Wage Award, as promised by our administration, among other commitments. Therefore, I plead with Abia people to shun violence.
