Leaders in Ugwunagbo LGA have reacted fiercely to a viral video by ex-Commissioner Nwangaga. What did they are saying? Learn the total report right here and watch video inside.
A political firestorm has erupted in Ugwunagbo Native Authorities Space of Abia State following a controversial viral video by former Commissioner and PDP Native Authorities Chairman, Eze Nwangaga. Within the extensively circulated video, Nwangaga, who hails from Nkpukpuevula village in Owerriaba/Umunkama Ward 4, appeared visibly irritated over the speedy tempo of improvement underneath Governor Alex Otti and bizarrely questioned why folks had been praising the governor for “doing higher” than his predecessors.
“What’s all this hype about Otti working? Is he going to eat the cash?” Nwangaga ranted within the video that has triggered a wave of backlash throughout social gathering traces.
However leaders in Ugwunagbo would have none of it.
In a strategic assembly held on Monday, Might 26, 2025, on the residence of Chief Kingsley Nwaobilor—CEO of DreamSpring Microfinance Institute and a outstanding determine within the LGA—the political class throughout social gathering affiliations unanimously handed a vote of confidence on Governor Otti and denounced Nwangaga’s statements as a shame to the present spirit of progressive governance within the state.
“We Are Witnessing Actual Improvement for the First Time” — Chief Nwaobilor
Main the cost, Chief Kingsley Nwaobilor didn’t mince phrases in responding to Nwangaga’s outburst.
“Because the inception of Abia State, that is the primary time we’re seeing such huge improvement. The roads, the cleanliness, the dignity—we’re happy with what Governor Otti is doing,” he mentioned passionately.
Mocking Nwangaga’s remark about “consuming cash,” Nwaobilor requested rhetorically, “Have you ever ever seen somebody consuming cash? Cash is for improvement, and Governor Otti is utilizing it proper earlier than our eyes.”
He challenged the folks of Ugwunagbo to not be misled by leaders who solely knew the way to share cash and depart the folks in poverty. “That period is gone. Abia has modified for good,” he declared.
Additionally talking on the assembly, Hon. Chiemela Iheanacho, Govt Chairman/Mayor Ugwunagbo LGA, affirmed the unstoppable wave of progress sweeping by way of Abia and inspired folks to welcome newcomers into the social gathering, a lot of whom are defecting because of the governor’s monitor document.
“The great work of Governor Otti is attracting good folks. Let’s open our doorways and construct a greater Ugwunagbo collectively,” he urged.
Comrade Nosike Ihesiaba, former Mayor of Ugwunagbo LGA, additional emphasised the transformation going down underneath the Otti administration.
“At the moment, going to Port Harcourt is straightforward. Aba is accessible. Ugwunagbo is not a forgotten place,” he mentioned. “Cash isn’t meant for consuming—it’s for working, and that’s what our governor is doing.”
He concluded with a passionate reaffirmation of the LGA’s complete help for the governor: “We’re 100% behind Governor Otti. No distractions. No going again.”
