Alex Otti, the governor of Abia State, has praised Aba’s security forces for not abusing locals who took part in a free Nnamdi Kanu demonstration on March 12, 2026.
Additionally, the governor expressed gratitude to the people of Enyimba city for their nonviolent behavior.
Speaking at administration House in Umuahia on Friday during his monthly media conference, Otti stated that the Abia State administration took all necessary steps to prevent a breakdown in law and order after learning about the development.
Additionally, he emphasized that the data his agency received indicated that the residents were not subjected to harassment by security personnel.
We express our gratitude to the security services for not using violence against the inhabitants. We also applaud the peacefulness of the Aba people.
Governor Otti stated that his administration will never allow the destruction of people’s fields in response to the alleged actions of herdsmen in certain Abia villages.
However, he advised the people of Abia to report the laws to the appropriate authorities so that appropriate action might be taken instead of enforcing them themselves.
“If a herdsman destroys someone’s farm, we will not tolerate it. Additionally, we advise the public not to enact legislation on their own,” he stated.
Regarding the rising cost of housing in Umuahia and Aba, Otti stated that he would not compel landlords to charge low prices because, in his opinion, the influx of citizens from other towns and the great demand for accommodations are the main causes of the high cost.
Nonetheless, he claimed that the housing estates his government is currently constructing throughout the state would aid in addressing the problems associated with house rent.
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