The Abia State Government has rejected as false a viral social media report alleging that Governor Alex Otti took the Federal Government of Nigeria to the World Court over the non-approval of a cargo airport in Aba.
The state described the publication as a deliberate act of misinformation, accusing unnamed political actors of fabricating the story to mislead the public and stir unnecessary controversy.
In a statement issued late Monday, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, clarified that Governor Otti neither initiated nor authorised any legal action against the Federal Government at any international court.
Kanu also refuted claims embedded in the report suggesting that the governor petitioned the World Court over alleged killings and denial of rights of Igbo people in Lagos, stressing that such assertions were completely invented.
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The Abia State Government urged the public to disregard the circulating claims, warning against the spread of unverified information aimed at political propaganda rather than factual reporting.
“Let it be stated categorically and without ambiguity that no such lawsuit exists, and Governor Alex Otti has neither approached nor petitioned any international court against the Nigerian Government on this matter or any other.
“The story is false in its entirety, reckless in intent, and deliberately crafted to mislead the public.
“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”, Kanu said.
The Commissioner continued: “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.”
The Abia State government, which accused the opposition members and political actors of coordinating smear campaigns, described Governor Otti as a firm believer in national unity, lawful engagement, and constructive Federal collaboration not sensationalism or ethnic blackmail.
