Despite strong opposition that trailed Abia State Governor, Alex Otti’s plans to appoint mayors to man the affairs of the 17 local councils in the state, the governor on Tuesday, announced the appointment of mayors for the local government areas.
The Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Prince Uzo Nwachukwu, who disclosed the list of nominees, said it had been sent to the House of Assembly for screening and confirmation as required by law.
In a statement he issued in Umuahia, Nwachukwu said:
