Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia
The Abia State Government has alleged a looming plot by unnamed political actors to incite unrest in Aba, warning that it will take firm action against anyone found culpable.
In a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, the government said intelligence reports point to plans to mobilise suspected miscreants from within and outside the state for a protest allegedly designed to turn violent.
The protest, reportedly themed “Tinubu Dey Work, Otti Dey Chop,” is, according to the government, intended to push claims that the Federal Government funded projects executed by the state—an assertion it described as false and previously clarified.
The government further alleged that the planned demonstration could be used to provoke a confrontation with enforcement agencies, particularly the state task force in Aba, with the potential to escalate into violence and disrupt public order.
It warned that any attempt to destabilise the state would be met with a decisive response, stressing that while dissent remains a democratic right, actions capable of endangering lives will not be tolerated.
The statement also urged parents and guardians to caution their wards against involvement in politically driven protests, noting the possible consequences.
Reaffirming its stance, the government said it remains committed to maintaining peace and ensuring that the political space in the state remains open, secure, and free from intimidation as the 2027 elections approach.
