Abia govt accuses former Governor Ikpeazu of creating political tension in state

The Abia State government has accused former Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu of allegedly creating political tension in the state through his utterances at his private residence in Umuobiakwa, Obingwa LGA.

The state government in a statement on Tuesday, said the gathering featured his former aides, political associates, and a cross-section of locals.

The statement which was signed by Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu said the meeting convened by Ikpeazu was ill-timed and violated constitutional provisions and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) guidelines regulating political campaigns in Nigeria.

The Commissioner noted that though Ikpeazu did not formally declare his political ambition, his direct…