Government of Abia State denies spending N927 million on meals.
The Abia State Government has refuted accusations claiming that Alex Otti, the state governor, spent more than N900 million on welfare and food programs between July and September of 2023.According to media sources, Otti spent N927 million on meals and drinks, honoraria payments, welfare benefits, and allowances in just three months. The state's commissioner for budget and planning, Mr. Kingsley Anosike, clarified that the expenditure "was not by the governor's office as alleged, but by the entire ministries, departments and agencies" in the state, calling the reports "a reflection of the opposition's mindset to create mischief" in a press release…
