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Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has criticised the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, in the state for setting up a shadow government in the state, describing it as a treasonous offence.
Otti stated this during a critical meeting with leaders of workers’ unions in the state, vowing to take severe legal action within the framework of the law against the opposition party.
While raising eyebrows over the development, the governor described the move as baseless and an indication of ignorance about Nigeria’s political structure.
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The Eastern Updates recalls that the opposition PDP in Abia State had announced the formation of a shadow government in the state, appointing a speaker and shadow commissioners, claiming the move was aimed at holding the ruling administration accountable.
Otti clarified that the nation’s presidential democracy is not familiar with the idea of a shadow administration, adding that he had instructed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna, to address the matter decisively within the framework of the law.
“There’s nothing like a shadow government in a presidential democracy. The problem people have is ignorance, and they refuse to be educated. Shadow governments only exist in parliamentary democracies.
“What they have set up is, in essence, a government in exile, and since it is not recognised by law, it is treasonable,” he said.
In other news, Survey activities have officially commenced at the proposed site for Abia International Airport in Nsulu, as confirmed by the state government. The initiative marks a milestone in the development of the airport, with officials assuring that compensation for land donors will be handled in accordance with the Land Use Act.
The government’s transparency and focus on fair compensation are intended to smooth the path toward a project that promises to transform the region’s transportation and economic landscape.
Mr. Chaka Chukwumerije, the Commissioner for Lands and Housing, addressed journalists to announce that a detailed survey will be conducted on the lands earmarked for the Abia International Airport. He reassured landowners that compensation would be promptly and fairly administered in accordance with the project’s legal framework, reinforcing the government’s dedication to ensuring that those affected are properly recognized for their contributions.
