The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has issued a challenge to Abia State Governor Alex Otti, demanding transparency regarding project costs and Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as his administration approaches its second anniversary on May 29, 2025.

In a statement released on Sunday by the party's Publicity Secretary, Mazi Eric Ikwuagwu, the PDP accused Otti's administration of financial mismanagement and a growing intolerance to criticism, despite the governor's previous stance as a vocal critic of the former administration under Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu.

"To date, no attempt has been made to refute the staggering figures of monumental fraud contained in Abia State quarterly financial reports," Ikwuagwu stated, highlighting several alleged financial irregularities including "N6.5 billion supposedly spent on recreational facilities; N10 billion on capacity building; N7 billion on ICT infrastructure; N54 billion on renovation of non-existent public schools; and other phantom infrastructure projects amounting to over N200 billion."

The opposition party further questioned the N36.5 billion allegedly spent on a 5.7km road in Port Harcourt, which they calculated amounts to N6.18 billion per kilometer, describing it as "the most expensive road in Africa."

"If they like, let them bring CNN in an attempt to cover the fraud; discerning minds will not be distracted from seeking accountability and transparency in Otti's government's misleading tactics," the PDP spokesman added.

The statement also referenced Engr. Eke Ako, an Abia-born civil engineer based in Scotland, who previously scrutinized the Ikpeazu administration and is now applying similar scrutiny to Otti's government. The PDP claimed that those who once praised Ako now accuse him of being sponsored by the opposition.

"So rather than respond to his documented allegations, they resorted to character assassination and maintained a curious silence about the approximately N800 billion that Otti's administration has received and allegedly squandered in 23 months," the statement concluded.

As of the time of this report, Governor Otti's administration has not responded to these allegations. The accusations come at a critical time as the government prepares to mark its second year in office amid growing calls for accountability from various quarters.