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Sowore Slams Governor Alex Otti, Alleges “Mediocre Performance” Despite Increased Federal Allocations
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‎Nigerian activist and politician Omoyele Sowore has intensified his criticism of Abia State Governor Alex Otti, accusing him of delivering what he described as a “mediocre performance” despite significantly increased financial inflows to the state.
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‎In a widely circulated Facebook video, Sowore stated that Otti’s performance “is not acceptable for a councillor in Ghana,” expressing strong dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of governance in Abia State.
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‎Sowore further highlighted the sharp rise in funds accruing to state governments from the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), noting that allocations have reportedly increased by over 200 percent compared to previous years. He alleged that Governor Otti alone has received over ₦2 trillion during his time in office, yet, according to him, the state has little to show in terms of transformative development.
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‎The activist also criticized what he described as the governor’s indirect response to public scrutiny. Rather than addressing the concerns himself with verifiable facts, Sowore alleged that Otti has relied on social media personalities and influencers, including Tunde Ednut, to defend his administration. He further accused such figures, alongside others he described as “charlatans,” of engaging in what he termed “image laundering” aimed at shaping public perception while citizens continue to face the realities of poor governance.
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‎Reflecting on their past interactions, Sowore claimed that Otti once depended on him for media interventions, alleging that the governor would wake him as early as 4 a.m. to write critical articles against sitting governors through Sahara Reporters, a platform founded by Sowore.
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‎Additionally, Sowore dismissed claims by supporters of the Abia administration that the payment of salaries and pensions should be celebrated as a major achievement. He argued that such obligations are statutory rights of workers and retirees, emphasizing that employees are entitled to their wages after rendering services each month, and therefore such payments should not be framed as extraordinary accomplishments.
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‎The remarks have sparked renewed debate across social and political circles, with opinions divided over the performance of the Abia State government. As of the time of filing this report, Governor Otti has not issued a direct response to the allegations.

Sowore is now oxillating between sanity and madness. Someone who doesn't live in Abia and does not know the people's opinion about their governor is busy criticizing him.

I don't support either of them, they are all bunch of idi ots

Why is Sowore attacking Otti relentlessly in recent times? I guess Otti is owing him something. Even his state governor, Aiyedatiwa, who is one of the most useless governor in Nigeria, is not attack this way just because he gave his younger brother, Allen Sowore, an appointment. Sowore should face his home region of South West and Ondo state, his state and leave Otti alone. Otti is far better than Lucky Aiyedatiwa.

Odoemelamemmanu I think you don’t want any good thing in Abia.. You are being paid to publish this kind of threads against Abia state Government.. You personally lived in Abia and went to secondary school in Abia state.. Call a spade a spade

Not just Otti alone, but the problem with Otti is that, Obidients like to dey over hype him

Whoever is supplying sowore the Weed that his smoking lately is no try at all.

Otti is arguably one of the best governor amongst the lots.
But from another angle it will push otti to want to do more.
God bless Otti
He has put smile on the face of Abians

Let me create space for yarimo here
This news will give him a hard one

I'm beginning to like this sowere guy...


Guy says the truth. But knowing and saying the truth is different from doing the truth. That's in respect to his presidential ambition.


Watch sowere being criticized by ignorant people for saying the obvious. Already one is up there claiming the people of his state love him. Imagine how ignorant people reason.


If you like follow Crowd mentality people that do things because others are doing it!

The best answer to a fool is silence, so the fool can continue rambling whatever nonsense is in his mind while good works speak for itself. I understand that Otti might not be perfect in his performance, but I also understand that Sowore has biases that make him exaggerate things related to the Obidient movement. In the end, it's up to the people that actually live in Abia to decide, and from what I've heard so far, they believe Otti's performance is worthy of commendation and not total condemnation like the fool is trying to do.

Sowore the APC cashtivist working for the faaake crtttiffficcate holderrrrr.

Parachoko:
Not just Otti alone, but the problem with Otti is that, Obidients like to dey over hype him

You too talk
If you lived in Abia for the past 24 years you will understand.. He worked so fast even we Abians didn’t expect it

Sowore should talk more about Ondo his home state so we take him seriously.

Ungrateful people. They would praise Otti and ignore Tinubu meanwhile Tinubu is the secret of performance of all the govs including Otti. Tinubu effectively generated triple allocation for all of them. That's none of them has decamped to Yes Daddy party but APC. Also Ottis seeming performance is tied to Tinubu.

Why will Obidients believe Sowore when he speaks about President Tinubu or about Nnamdi Kanu but when he talks about Peter Obi or Alex Otti, they quickly turn against him and says President Tinubu paid him? There has to be a name for this kind of mental phenomenon.

Watch as his supporters who mainly reside in southwest will attack him for saying the truth.

Parachoko:
Not just Otti alone, but the problem with Otti is that, Obidients like to dey over hype him

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Have you forgotten how Abia was always being trolled as a dirty and underdeveloped state here in nairaland for years?

9japride:
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Have you forgotten how Abia was always being trolled as a dirty and underdeveloped state here in nairaland for years?

The same Abia some Igbos on Nairaland to praise as the best thing after bread and butter?

Sowore is not just serious with his life this days, criticising Nigeria best governor without fact and figures is on seriousness.

Parachoko:
The same Abia some Igbos on Nairaland to praise as the best thing after bread and butter?

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Even though it was dirty , it's development was far better than many states in Nigeria.