The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has reacted to Netizens allegations of importing state military vehicles instead of patronizing Innoson vehicles.
Otti reacted to the allegations, through the Deputy Chief of Staff of the State, Nedu Ekeke, stating that as at the time of the purchase, Innoson had no such vehicles in stock.
The social media slams came after Otti launched “Operation Crush” security outfit in Abia State, on Tuesday, 8th August, as part of the state government’s efforts to tackle insecurity.
Ekeke through series of tweets on Thursday, 10th August, gave reasons why the vehicles were imported.
He wrote: “We have read the comments on Social Media about the Toyota Hilux vans the Abia State govt bought for a special security operation named: Operation Crush.
“We appreciate the feedback; especially as most commenters are coming from a place of love for country and support for the Alex Otti administration.
“The administration appreciates, more than anyone else, the need to patronize locally made goods. And this was why we had, upon assuming office, ordered more than 50 units of cars from the Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing company. We currently have 20 unmet orders.”
“The military service commanders in Abia needed trucks for immediate take-off of the special operation and, unfortunately, Innoson had no such vehicles In stock.
“The government could not delay the operation as it places premium on the lives and property of all Abians,” he added.
