Abia State Government vehemently denies claims that it disbursed a staggering N927 million for Governor Alex Otti's meals, welfare packages, and related expenses over a three-month period.
The budget performance report, which surfaced online, purported that significant sums were allocated to refreshments, meals, honorarium, and sitting allowances for government officials between July and September 2023.
The revelations have sparked controversies on social media, prompting questions from the public regarding the justification of such expenditures.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, refutes the report, asserting its inaccuracy, and pledges an official response to address the concerns raised
