Anthony Agbazuere, ex-Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, revealed that traditional rulers in Abia state received a paltry N7,000 monthly stipend during his tenure. He praised Governor Otti's increase to N250,000 and criticized the abandoned Abia Airport project.
Anthony Agbazuere , the former Chief of Staff to ex-Governor Okezie Ikpeazu , has disclosed that traditional rulers in Abia state received only 7,000 Naira as a monthly stipend during his tenure. He made this statement during the Ehi La Uguru Day celebration on Tuesday, adding that only a few monarchs received 21,000 Naira before the current administration under Governor Alex Otti .
Agbazuere, a prominent figure during Ikpeazu's administration, emphasized the current administration's focus on building projects and claimed his advice was largely ignored. He praised Governor Otti for increasing the stipend for traditional rulers to 250,000 Naira monthly. Agbazuere also criticized the previous administration for abandoning the Abia Airport project and commended Governor Otti for collaborating with the federal government to construct an international airport. Meanwhile, the PDP Publicity Secretary in Abia, Eric Ikwuagwu, declined to respond to Agbazuere's statements, labelling him a 'loose cannon praying for political revival' as he is now a member of the APC
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