RE: FALSE REPORT ON ALLEGED ASSAULT INVOLVING ABIA ASSEMBLY MAJORITY LEADER
The assertion that my brother and colleague struck me with a beer bottle is not only absurd but entirely unfounded.
I am want to address a report currently circulating on social media, on the matter that “Abia Assembly Majority Leader Smashes Beer Bottle on Colleague’s Head During Fight Over Governor Otti’s Cash Gift.”
The report falsely claims that “I, Hon. Ucheonye, the representative of Aba Central State Constituency, was assaulted by my colleague, Hon. Okoro Uchenna Kalu, the Majority Leader of the Abia State House of Assembly.
The assertion that my brother and colleague struck me with a beer bottle is not only absurd but entirely unfounded.
I must categorically state that the allegations presented in this publication are false, malicious, and concocted by those determined to damage the reputation of the Abia State House of Assembly and disrupt the cohesion among its members.
No such incident occurred, there has been no form of altercation verbal or physical between myself, and the Majority Leader, or any of my colleagues.
Since the inauguration of the 8th Abia State House of Assembly, we have operated in an environment of peace, mutual respect, and unity of purpose. Our collective focus is on delivering quality legislation, supporting Governor Alex Otti’s people oriented policies, and driving progress for Abia State.
It is both disappointing and unsurprising that certain anonymous individuals and political adversaries have resorted to creating false narratives to undermine the harmony we have established and distract us from our legislative responsibilities. Such cheap propaganda will ultimately fail.
I want to emphasize that I have no personal or professional disagreements with Hon. Uchenna Kalu or any member of the House. We continue to collaborate as brothers, and fully committed to the advancement of our state.
Those responsible for this baseless story are hereby warned to cease spreading falsehoods or be prepared to face the full consequences of the law.
I urge the public to disregard the aforementioned report entirely, as it is devoid of any truth. The 8th Abia State House of Assembly remains united, focused, and determined to honor the trust bestowed upon us by the citizens of Abia State.”
Signed:
Hon. Ucheonye Stephen Akachukwu
Member, Abia State House of Assembly
& Chairman, House Committee on Appropriation
Date:
October 21, 2025