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*VIDEO: Gov Alex Otti Is Forcing Retirees to Forfeit Their Wages or Return the 9 Months He Paid Them | #NwokeukwuMascot*
We understand how petty Governor Otti and his associates can be. He is not someone who overlooks even the smallest matters, and his administration’s approach has often been marked by a lack of empathy for the people it governs.
It is important to state that we, as a responsible body, are not known for lies or propaganda. We cannot accuse anyone of actions they did not commit. Those operating from the Nvosi Government House are well aware of this fact.
However, if Governor Otti can fabricate charges against Nwabueze Success and manipulate the Abia State judiciary—actions that have led to an ongoing judiciary strike, depriving citizens of access to justice—what else can’t he do? His administration has silenced the voice of the voiceless, creating an atmosphere of fear and suppression.
*In a recently circulated video, Governor Otti is heard claiming it is deceitful for pensioners to demand their wages. Let it be unequivocally stated: pensions are not gifts from the government. They are earned entitlements, deducted from retirees’ salaries during their years of dedicated service. These funds belong to the pensioners by right, not by privilege.*
If Governor Otti, who now receives federal allocations four times higher than those received by previous administrations—thanks to the removal of the fuel subsidy—has no justification for failing to pay pensioners their dues. If he cannot clear the arrears, why doesn’t he simply leave them untouched? Future administrations, perhaps led by individuals with greater compassion and responsibility, can address these outstanding payments and restore dignity to Abia’s retirees.
This administration’s approach to pensions reflects a broader pattern of insensitivity and disregard for the welfare of the people. The directive, if not humor, is not only a betrayal of the promises made during Governor Otti’s campaign but also a violation of the fundamental principles of fairness and accountability.
The people of Abia State deserve better leadership—one that respects the rights of its citizens and upholds the dignity of those who have served the state diligently. Until then, we will continue to hold this administration accountable and advocate for policies that prioritize the well-being of all Abians, especially the most vulnerable among us.
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