Setting the Record Straight: Clarifying the Okon Aku Crisis and the Deputy Governor’s Role
In light of the recent allegations circulating online and within Abia State, falsely implicating the Deputy Governor, His Excellency Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu, in the tragic death of Mr. Igwe Akuma, it is imperative to categorically refute these claims as baseless, misleading, and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the reputation of a public servant committed to peace and justice. On January 2nd 2026, the Deputy Governor received a distress call from residents of the Okon Aku community reporting widespread violence, including the burning of homes, vehicles, and other properties. In response, he immediately contacted relevant security agencies, including the Divisional Police…
