Otti Must Apologise To Journalist Over Media Outburst – Ikonne

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An APC chieftain in Abia State, Prince Paul Ikonne, urged Governor Alex Otti to publicly apologise to journalist Chika Nwabueze after the governor described the journalist’s question as “irresponsible” and “stupid.” Ikonne said the journalist’s query about data on the impact of government projects was legitimate and that officials should respond with facts. He commended the journalist for seeking accountability and emphasized the role of the media in democratic governance. The statement has no immediate effect on electoral processes but highlights intra‑party expectations of accountability ahead of the 2027 elections.

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Reported by 4 sources: Leadership, daily_post, new_telegraph, Vanguard. Also confirmed by pm_news. Also confirmed by The Nation.