Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
Former Abia political appointees of ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, have been ordered by the incumbent Gov. Alex Otti, to return every Government property in their custody on or before Tuesday, June 6 or be sanctioned.
Otti who gave the order Saturday in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Kenneth Kalu, warned that Government would not take it lightly with anyone who failed to comply with the directive.
According to the statement, the order is sequel to complaints that some of the ex- Government appointees have refused to surrender some Government property in their custody including vehicles and computer sets.
Below is a full text of the statement: “It has come to the knowledge of the State Government that some Government officials, including appointees of the past administration, are still holding on to Government properties, such as vehicles, generators, laptops and other assets.
“Anyone who is in possession of Government properties is hereby directed to return such to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, on or before 4pm on Tuesday, June 6th, 2023, and obtain necessary acknowledgement from the SSG’s Office.
“Please note that failure to comply with this directive will attract sanctions.”
