Ex-Abia Commissioner Chikamnayo Threatens Legal Action Against Governor Otti Over Alleged Plan to Convert Government House into Hotel
Umuahia, Abia State – Former Commissioner for Information in Abia State, Barrister Eze Chikamnayo, has raised serious allegations against Governor Alex Otti, accusing him of planning to convert the newly constructed Government House in Umuahia into a five-star hotel. Chikamnayo described the move as a gross violation of public trust and vowed that over 30 lawyers are ready to challenge the governor in court.
Speaking during an interview on TVC News, Chikamnayo passionately criticized what he termed a “monumental error” by Governor Otti. He stated that the Government House, built by the previous administration, was never a symbol of extravagance but a legacy project representing the dignity and heritage of the Abia people.
“How can anyone describe the seat of government as wasteful? That is like calling the White House or Aso Rock wasteful,” he said.
Chikamnayo emphasized the strategic importance of the Government House, which is located in the Ogurube Layout of Umuahia, housing all major arms of government – the executive, legislature, judiciary, and civil service – in one centralized location.
In a more damning claim, Chikamnayo accused the governor of relocating the seat of power to his private residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South, which he noted is 54 kilometers from the state capital. He stated that this action has rendered all decisions taken from that location as “illegal and unacceptable.”
“The governor has taken Abia to his bedroom. Every decision taken from there is illegal and unacceptable. Abians will not keep quiet while governance is micromanaged from a private home,” Chikamnayo added.
The former commissioner asserted that the legal team is prepared to nullify all decisions made from the alleged private residence and compel the governor to return to the official Government House in Umuahia.
As of the time of filing this report, the Abia State Government has not issued an official response to the allegations made by Chikamnayo.
