Why Orji, Son Should Step Down As Lawmakers – APGA

By Chuks Ekpeneru and Ayodele Oluwafemi

The last may not have been heard of the corruption allegations against Abia state former Governor, Chief Theodore Orji, and his son, Chinedum as the Abia State chapter of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA has asked them to step down from their legislative duties and face their matters before the Economic and Financial Crime Commission, EFCC.

Orji is the senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District and his son, Chinedum, the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly Speaker are under EFCC investigation for allegedly looting funds to the tune of over N500 billion while in power.

APGA, in a statement signed by its State Publicity Secretary, Ebere Uzoukwa, and Ferdinand Ekeoma, Media Assistant to Dr Alex Otti, stated that “the duo have lost the moral right to represent the people of Abia, much more preside over other legislators”.

“This is without prejudice to their right to be heard in court, should they choose to defend the weighty allegations.

“We understand that millions of Abians in particular and Nigerians, in general, have been expressing shock, disbelief, and anger over the report due to the magnitude of looting, and therefore join Abians in solidarity at this moment of sadness and sobriety,” the statement added.

The party urged Abians to remain strong and vigilant even as EFCC continues with its investigation.

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