The Abia State Government has angrily dismissed viral claims that Governor Alex Otti dragged the Federal Government of Nigeria to a so-called “World Court” over the approval of a cargo airport in Aba, describing the story as a complete fabrication.
In a rebuttal issued on Tuesday, the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, described the report as false, reckless, and deliberately designed to mislead the public.
Kanu stated unequivocally that Governor Otti has never sued the Federal Government at any international court and has not contemplated such action on the Aba cargo airport or any other issue.
He stressed that aviation infrastructure approvals in Nigeria are governed by clearly established national regulatory and administrative frameworks, making the allegation not just false but absurd.
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.”
The government warned that it will not hesitate to take action against those spreading what it described as dangerous misinformation, urging the public to ignore the report and rely only on verified, official sources.
