Abia Airport: Village Heads, Landowners Demand Dissolution Of Govt Negotiation Team Over Alleged Manipulation

The Village Heads and landowners of the proposed Abia Airport site in Nsulu Community, in Isiala-Ngwa North Local Government Area of Abia State, have accused Governor Alex Otti’s Chief of Staff, Pastor Caleb Ajagba led government negotiation team on the proposed Abia Airport project, of manipulation and breach of their agreement.

The village heads and landowners who had yielded to pressure from the Abia State Government, and agreed to release their land for the project, demanded that Governor Otti dissolve the current government negotiation team.

It was reported that the com- munity leaders and landowners accused Governor Otti’s administration of land-grabbing under the guise of the proposed Abia Airport project.

The community leaders de- bunked the insinuation that they are opposing the proposed airstrip project in their community, describing the insinuations as false.

They noted that what they strongly reject are the actions of the Abia State Government, to forcibly acquire their land.

Abia Communities Accuse Governor Otti Of Land-Grabbing Under Cover Of Proposed Airport Project

The community leaders in an open letter to Governor Otti dated January 25, 2025, expressed their support for the airport project.