Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
A member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Board of Trustees, BoT, in Abia State, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, has dissociated himself from “a misrepresented communique” which said developments in Abia are not commensurate to funds accruing to the state from the Federal Government.
The said communique was purportedly issued after a meeting of Abia North PDP stakeholders held Saturday in his Arochukwu country home.
Senator Ohuabunwa in a statement by his Media Office, on Monday, dismissed the said communique as misleading and mischievous.
The statement made available to Ikengaonline read in part: “The attention of the Media Office of Distinguished Senator Mao Ohuabunwa has been drawn to a communiqué issued at the end of the Abia North PDP Stakeholders’ Meeting held on 30th August 2025 at his country home.
“While the communiqué generally reflected the spirit of camaraderie, unity, and forward-looking deliberations that characterized the meeting, we wish to categorically, firmly, and unequivocally distance Senator Mao Ohuabunwa from the content of item five (5) which purportedly cast aspersions on the achievements of the present administration in Abia State.
“The insinuation contained in item five is not only misleading but also mischievous, and it attempts to sow discord where harmony, solidarity, and mutual respect should thrive.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Senator Mao Ohuabunwa neither authored, endorsed, nor subscribed to any statement suggesting that the jobs by the Governor of Abia State, His Excellency Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, are not commensurate with the financial inflows accruing to the state. Such a line of thought is a gross misrepresentation of the deliberations that took place.”
The statement said that Ohuabunwa believes that a performing leader deserves commendation irrespective of party affiliations.
“As a statesman, party leader, and patriot, Senator Ohuabunwa believes that governance, regardless of partisan leanings, should always be encouraged when it brings tangible dividends to the people.
“He holds the conviction that politics should not be reduced to a zero-sum game of bitterness and denigration, but rather an avenue for constructive partnership that advances the collective good of the citizenry.”
Ohuabunwa urged members of the public as well as the people and Government of Abia State to discountenance the said communique.
“We, therefore, urge the general public, party faithful, and the good people of Abia North and Abia State to disregard the offensive and misleading insertion of item Five of the said communiqué. It does not represent the views of Senator Mao Ohuabunwa, nor does it capture the spirit of the stakeholders’ meeting and such was never discussed at the meeting which was aimed at fostering unity and preparing the PDP for future prospects.”
The statement further said “Senator Ohuabunwa remains resolute in his commitment to the progress, peace, and prosperity of Abia North, Abia State and Nigeria in general and will continue to engage in progressive politics.”
