Gov. Otti gives Ikpeazu's appointees deadline to return govt property

BY OHUIZU CHUKWUEBUKA / UMUAHIA

Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has ordered appointees who worked under his predecessor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu to return the government’s property in their possession.

In a statement signed by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Kazie Uko, the Abia State government warned that failure to comply with the directive will attract sanctions.

Daily News Nigeria reports that sometime last month, the new government had accused the immediate past administration of Okezie Ikpeazu of looting properties of the state government which the new government said it is aware of.

There had been several allegations of some appointees in different agencies including Higher Institutions have carted away government property like vehicles, power generators, laptops and more for private use.

The statement reads, “It has come to the knowledge of the State Government that some Government officials, including appointees of the past administration, are still holding on to Government properties, such as vehicles, generators, laptops and other assets.

“Anyone who is in possession of government property is hereby directed to return such to the office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), on or before 4 pm on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, and obtain necessary acknowledgement from the SSG’s Office.

“Please note that failure to comply with this directive will attract sanctions.”

Editor

Jude Ossai (JP) a veteran journalist is a National Diploma holder in Mass Communication from Ogwashi-Uku Polytechnic Ogwashi-Uku, Delta State. He also studied at Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) Enugu and Imo State University, Owerri for his first and second degrees in Mass Communication, respectively. He writes extensively on politics, crime, corruption, climate change, healthcare, human rights, social justice, among others.