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APC chieftain condemns Gov. Otti over verbal attack on Journalist
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An APC leader in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, publicly criticized Governor Alex Otti for calling a journalist "irresponsible" and "stupid" after the reporter asked for data on the impact of the governor's policies. Ikonne demanded that Otti issue an unreserved apology and respond to the accountability question. The governor’s remarks were made during a monthly media briefing, and the APC chieftain described the journalist’s actions as courageous. The incident highlights tensions between the state administration and the press ahead of upcoming elections, with the APC seeking to manage its public image in Abia.
Key entitiesPrince Paul IkonneGovernor Alex OttiAll Progressives Congress (APC)
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Reported by 3 sources: Blueprint, Vanguard, Vanguard. Also confirmed by The Nation.
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