A critical opinion piece has raised concerns over fiscal transparency in Abia State, questioning the approval of over ₦470 billion in supplementary and virement budgets since Governor Alex Otti assumed office in 2023.
The article, authored by Eke O Ako of Freedom House in Scotland, UK, highlights that at the end of each year, the Abia State House of Assembly approved additional funds—₦22.26bn (Sept 2023), ₦171.07bn (Aug 2024), ₦150bn (Aug 2025), and ₦127.69bn (Dec 2025)—without, according to the author, detailed project breakdowns or public tracking mechanisms.
The author asks why these large sums were approved during festive periods and asserts that visible projects on the ground do not match the scale of the approved funds. The piece calls for accountability, urging Abians to demand clarity on how the funds were spent and which projects were executed.
The article concludes by emphasizing that public funds should not be treated as personal resources and insists on the need for procurement transparency and legislative oversight.
Disclaimer: This article is an opinion piece and does not reflect the editorial stance of CDA News Nigeria.
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