Otti never filed any lawsuit against FG in world court – Abia govt

By Ugochukwu Alaribe

Abia State Government has dismissed reports making the rounds that Governor Alex Otti instituted a suit against the federal government in a certain “World Court” over the approval of a cargo airport in Aba.

Reports have been circulating on social media alleging that Otti has sued the federal government in the “World Court” over the approval of a cargo airport in Aba.

However, reacting to the reports through a statement, Commissioner for Information, Abia State, Prince Okey Kanu, disclosed that no such lawsuit exists, stressing that the governor has neither approached nor petitioned any international court against the federal government on the matter or any other.

He described the story as fabricated, reckless in intent, and deliberately crafted to mislead the public.

He said, “For the avoidance of doubt, issues relating to aviation infrastructure approvals in Nigeria are clearly defined within existing national regulatory and administrative frameworks. At no time has the Abia State Government contemplated, let alone initiated any international litigation on such matters. The suggestion that a sitting Governor would bypass constitutional processes to accuse Nigeria of ‘marginalization’ or genocide before an imaginary ‘World Court’ exposes the depth of desperation and irresponsibility of the authors of this propaganda.

“The claim that Governor Alex Otti alleged that Igbos are being killed or denied rights in Lagos, or that such allegations formed part of any petition, is a wicked lie calculated to inflame ethnic sentiments, create unnecessary tension, and drag the Governor’s name into a dangerous web of falsehood.

“Governor Alex Otti is a firm believer in national unity, lawful engagement, and constructive federal collaboration, not sensationalism or ethnic blackmail.

“This concocted narrative bears all the hallmarks of a coordinated smear campaign by opposition elements and failed political actors who are unsettled by the transparent, reform-driven, and people-focused governance currently being delivered in Abia State.

“Having failed to counter performance with facts, they have now resorted to crude fabrication and outright lies.

“The Abia State Government advises the public to disregard this fake report in its entirety and urges media practitioners to verify information from credible and official sources before publication. We also reserve the right to pursue appropriate actions against individuals or platforms that deliberately peddle falsehoods capable of undermining public peace and confidence in government.”

The statement further explained that Otti remains focused on rebuilding the state through due process, strategic engagement with relevant federal authorities, and the pursuit of sustainable development projects that benefit the state and the nation at large.

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