Abia govt raises alarm over APC’s incitive protest plot tagged ‘Tinubu Dey Work, Otti Dey Chop’

*Says miscreants being recruited from outside to make state ungovernable

EMEKA OKAFOR, UMUAHIA

Acting on available intelligent report within its reach, the Abia State government has alleged of plans by some political actors to sponsor miscreants from Aba and neighbouring states to embark on a protest tagged “Tinubu Dey Work, Otti Dey Chop”.

In a release by the Special Adviser to the State Governor, Ferdinand Ekeoma in Umuahia, described the proposed plan as premised on a treacherous plot by some members of the opposition, which has been going on for months, but about to be elevated to a violent protest,  meant to drive the false narrative that the Federal Government has paid for the construction of federal roads and other projects executed by Abia State government in the state.

“Though the state government recently cleared the air on this matter to the effect that the FG had stopped refunds, the enemies of Abia people intend that this protest would lead to a conflict between their hirelings and the State Task Force in Aba, which could result to possible killings, with attendant reprisals, thus creating an atmosphere of violence and breakdown of law and order, with a view to making the state ungovernable ahead of the 2027 elections.

“It’s important to remind those involved in this plot that the Abia State government has the will and the capacity to ensure that they pay a heavy price beyond their imagination.

“The government has no issues with anyone disagreeing with it, including its policies and programmes, because it’s part of democracy, however, the government would come very hard on any person or group of persons who attempts to put the lives of Abia people in harm’s way in the name of political opposition,” he revealed.

The governor’s aide called on parents and guardians to caution their children and wards against involvement in any form of politically sponsored protest in the state, because it would come with a regret.

He noted that the State government, in line with democratic principles, shall continue to ensure that the state remains peaceful and the political space open for all to pursue their different political interests and ambitions, devoid of threats and intimidation.

The Daily Monitor notes that lately the 3 previous governors of the state had coalesced their structures in order to wrest the governorship of the state from Alex Otti.