Governor Alex Otti of Abia State is ready to sue Uche Aguoru, the spokesperson for the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state. Aguoru accused the governor of helping to plot against the APC in the South-east.
Otti is with the Labour Party and won the governorship election in Abia in 2023.
In a statement on 31 May, Aguoru said an unnamed businessman, a former APC member and friend of Otti, paid N5 billion to some people at the APC Headquarters to cause trouble in the party.
Aguoru also claimed that part of the N5 billion was given to a well-known APC aspirant. He said this was done to create confusion and weaken the unity of the party.
He accused Otti's government of using taxpayers' money for political games instead of focusing on the needs of Abia people.
Otti responded to the claims, saying they are untrue. He demanded that Aguoru take back his statement, apologize, and name the individuals involved, or he will face legal action.
On 3 June 2026, Otti's lawyers, Ken Ahia & Associates, sent a letter demanding that Aguoru meet these conditions within seven days of receiving the letter.
The letter stated, "These allegations are false and without factual foundation. The publication goes beyond political criticism or partisan commentary.
“It contains specific allegations of corruption, diversion of public funds, political inducement and abuse of office against our Client.
“If true, such allegations would amount to serious criminal conduct. If false, they constitute a serious attack on the reputation and integrity of our client," the letter read in part.
The letter also warned, "Take notice that should you fail, refuse or neglect to comply with the foregoing demands within seven days of receipt of this letter, our client (Otti) shall pursue all available legal remedies against you and all persons responsible for the publication, including proceedings for defamation and all ancillary reliefs available under the law, without further notice."
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