UMUAHIA – The Abia State Government has categorically debunked a viral social media report alleging that Governor Alex Otti confronted operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) in Aba, blocked their convoy, and ordered the release of dozens of arrested youths.
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the government described the story as a “crude piece of recycled propaganda” that first surfaced unsuccessfully in May 2025 and has been repackaged to mislead the public.
“This narrative is false from beginning to end… No such incident occurred in Aba, neither recently nor at any time under the administration of Governor Alex Otti,” the statement read.
It emphasized that Governor Otti has never obstructed or interfered with federal law enforcement agencies, noting that such behavior contradicts his commitment to due process and constitutional order.
The government also clarified that there was no mass arrest of 59 Aba youths by the EFCC and no attempt to transfer them to Abuja, adding that the governor was engaged in official duties elsewhere at the time the incident was falsely reported.
Prince Kanu urged the public to disregard the story and similar “malicious fabrications,” stressing that the administration remains focused on rebuilding Abia and restoring public confidence in governance.
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