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5 Things Alex Otti Ordered Abia Assets Recovery Panel To Do
“response to large-scale allegations of misuse and misappropriation”
The Governor of Abia state, Alex Otti has finally inaugurated the Abia state Asset Recovery Panel.
The body labelled Judicial Panel on Recovery of Abia State’s Assets has being given five mandates by the Governor.
The mandates are
1) Investigate complaints of government property misuse and recommend remedial actions.
2) Identify illegal acquisition/conversion of state assets and suggest recovery methods.
3) Analyze land allocation/revocation from May 2015-2023, judging their appropriateness.
4) Review contract awards from May 2015-2023 for legality.
5) Investigate other matters incidental or related to the above, making further recommendations.
The mandates by the Otti on his social media page.
The Governor labeled the setting up of the panel as a “response to large-scale allegations of misuse and misappropriation of public resources by former officials. A very hostile handover with many assets inaccessible and operations starting from ground zero.”
He provided added reasons at the inauguration of the panel with the accusation that “Public lands and institutions, including Schools were not spared from conversion to private use. Emphasizes the need for inquiry and accountability, as advocated by our citizens.”
Otti also declared the anticipation of a swift operation and encouraged “public support for the recovery of our shared wealth”.
The Governor told new appointees ” To current officials, let this be a reminder of accountability: Your actions today will be judged tomorrow”.
