The recent abduction and incarceration of Onyekachi Nwabueze have raised concerns about Governor Alex Otti's administration's handling of opposition. The governor's statements on the matter have been labeled as "garbage narratives" aimed at denigrating the Department of State Services (DSS).
The DSS's involvement in investigating pension fraud, which falls outside their constitutional mandate, has been questioned. Onyekachi's detention for over 7 days without access to legal counsel or court mandate, breaching his constitutional rights, has also sparked outrage.
Governor Otti's press statements have been accused of prejudicing Onyekachi's case, contradicting the presumption of innocence. The Abia State Government allegedly targeted former Commissioner Obinna Oriaku and other opposition elements like "John Billions".
The leaked transaction involved Governor Otti awarding N50m to his friend and lawyer for "contract negotiation," sparking citizen outrage. This raises questions about transparency and procurement process breaches.
John Billions emphasizes defending citizens' rights to constitutional protection, particularly presumption of innocence until proven guilty. Attempting to link Obinna Oriaku to pension fraud is deemed "dead on arrival."
The matter demands investigation from relevant anti-corruption agencies and the state house of assembly.
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