Otti’s Camp Slams Chikamnayo’s Criticism as Political Vendetta

The recent outburst by Barrister Eze Chikamnayo over the ₦54 billion allocated for school renovations in Abia State has been described as nothing more than a politically motivated attack. According to sources close to the government, Chikamnayo’s statement lacks credibility and is driven by a personal agenda, allegedly sponsored by a well-known political figure with influence in both Abuja and Abia.

Chikamnayo’s so-called “Abia’s Best Interest Association” has been dismissed as a self-serving outfit with no public backing. Critics argue that his history as a former Commissioner of Information, where he defended the very educational decay he now decries, undermines his current stance. It’s ironic, they say, that the same individual who once denied the existence of dilapidated schools in Aba now criticizes efforts to fix them.

Governor Alex Otti, the statement insists, remains focused on transforming the state’s education sector. Significant progress has already been made: new schools are under construction, existing ones are being renovated, and institutions like the Government Technical College (formerly BTC, Aba) have been completed. In addition, 20 smart schools are currently being developed, and salary arrears for educators have largely been cleared.

Supporters of the governor believe the ₦54 billion earmarked is not only justified but may even fall short of the scope of work required to restore the sector. They argue that Chikamnayo’s criticisms are out of touch with the aspirations of Ndi Abia. In their view, Governor Otti represents the true interest of Abia people, while Chikamnayo’s attacks are merely the lamentations of a political actor struggling to remain relevant in a state that has moved on.