APC chieftain condemns Otti over verbal assault of Journalist

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An Abia State APC chieftain, Prince Paul Ikonne, publicly criticized Governor Alex Otti for his harsh response to a journalist’s question about transparency and economic accountability. Ikonne described the governor’s reaction as a "dictatorial outburst" and said it showed an aversion to public scrutiny. He praised the journalist’s professionalism and questioned why the governor, an economist, could not provide empirical evidence of his administration’s impact. The statement reflects intra‑party tensions that could influence political dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections, and no further action has been announced.

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Reported by 2 sources: Vanguard, Blueprint. Also confirmed by new_telegraph. Also confirmed by Leadership. Also confirmed by The Nation.