I didn’t take Federal Govt to World Court – Nigerian Governor cries out
I didn’t take Federal Govt to World Court – Nigerian Governor cries out
The Abia State Government has dismissed as unfounded a viral social media report claiming that Governor Alex Otti instituted legal action against the Federal Government of Nigeria at the World Court over the approval of a cargo airport in Aba.
Reacting to the allegation on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, described the report as a complete fabrication designed to misinform the public.
According to Kanu, Governor Otti has not filed any suit, petition, or complaint before any international tribunal in relation to the Aba cargo airport or any other matter involving the Federal Government.
He stressed that the claim is wholly false, irresponsible, and misleading, warning the public against giving credence to unverified information circulating online.
The commissioner further explained that decisions and approvals concerning aviation infrastructure in Nigeria are governed by established national regulatory and administrative procedures, making the alleged legal action both baseless and illogical.
The statement read, “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 ‘marginalisation’ or genocide before an imaginary ‘World Court’ exposes the depth of desperation and irresponsibility of the authors of this propaganda.
“The claim that Governor 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 members of 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.
“Governor Alex Otti remains focused on rebuilding Abia State through due process, strategic engagement with relevant federal authorities, and the pursuit of sustainable development projects that benefit Ndi Abia and Nigeria at large.”
