Abia State Governor, Alex Otti has directed the State’s Commissioner for Finance, Mr Uwaoma Ukandu to liaese with Monday Ubani, SAN, in resolving the problem between the Chairman of Ikwuano LGA of the State, Mr. Anthony Nwaubani and one of his Councillors.

This followed the allegations that the Local Government Chairman had been withholding the salary of the Councillor since December, 2025.

The Local Government Chairman was also alleged to have seized solar-powered street light meant for Oboro Ward 2 in Ikwuano LGA.

Governor Otti, who was responding to a question from a journalist during his media chat at the Government House, Umuahia, said he was aware of the problem, assuring that he had directed that the issue be resolved amicably.

“Question about Ikwuano Local Government, I am aware of it and I have directed the Commissioner for Finance and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Monday Ubani to sit down and resolve the problem,” Governor Otti said.

He assured the people that those he mandated to resolve the matter would bring a lasting solution.