The member representing Aba North and Aba South Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, has dismissed threats by a local pressure group to recall him from the National Assembly, insisting that his endorsement of Governor Alex Otti’s re-election was not an offence.
Ikwechegh, who was elected on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), maintained that he acted in the interest of truth and development, stressing that no lawmaker should be vilified for recognising progress in their state.
Speaking through his Senior Media Adviser, George Ezeikpe, in Aba, the lawmaker said: “What sin has Honourable Ikwechegh committed for saying the truth about what the Governor has done? He won’t be bothered or distracted by the recall threat.”
The controversy stems from Ikwechegh’s participation in the endorsement of Governor Otti by the Old Bende Forum, a political bloc outside Aba. The move drew criticism from the Aba Ngwa Indigenous Movement, which accused the lawmaker of neglecting the interests of his immediate constituents.
The group, represented by Rowland Ajuzieogu, Adimchinobi Nwaigwe, and Jamike Ikonne, warned that unless Ikwechegh convenes a town hall meeting to explain his role, they would mobilise to initiate a recall process.
In response, Ikwechegh insisted that his decision was guided by evidence of “visible economic and infrastructural transformation” in Aba and other parts of Abia State under Otti’s leadership. He added that he still enjoys the support of the people he represents.
“I remain accountable to the people of Aba North and South. My endorsement of Governor Otti reflects performance, not politics. The majority of Aba people understand this, and I am confident of their continued support,” he said.
The development has stirred debate within Abia political circles, with analysts noting that the recall threat reflects deep-seated rivalries between indigenous blocs in Aba and broader state political structures as the 2027 elections draw closer.
