Ikpeazu Breaks Silence On Accusations Of Project Theft Against Gov Otti

Former Governor of Abia State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has refuted accusations that he blamed his successor, Governor Alex Otti, for taking credit for projects initiated during his tenure.

In a statement released by his spokesperson, Onyebuchi Ememanka, Ikpeazu condemned reports with headlines like “Alex Otti is Stealing My Projects to Take My Glory – Ikpeazu,” calling them false, misleading, and deliberately crafted to create confusion and attract cheap online traffic.

Ikpeazu emphasized that since leaving office, he has not made any statements about the current administration and dismissed such reports as the work of malicious individuals and idle bloggers.

The former governor also warned that legal action would be taken against those responsible for spreading the fabricated stories.

He further cautioned social media users to refrain from sharing unverified information, reminding the public that the creation and spread of falsehoods are punishable by law.

He said, “Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has moved on to personal matters and has chosen to remain silent with dignity. The only publications he has authorized were to address officially raised matters by the current government, but none have been necessary for quite some time.

“Efforts are underway, in collaboration with security agencies, to track those behind this fake news. Those who wish to verify any statement from Dr. Ikpeazu should use the proper channels. Those enabling falsehoods on their platforms will face the legal consequences.”