Abia ThinkTank

HAS GOVERNOR OTTI IMPROVED ABIA’S ECONOMY?A Facts-First Reply to the “Indices” Argument — With Verifiable Numbers and Links By AProf. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke Abia’s economic debate has been hijacked by a familiar trick: shout “indices” but refuse to use verifiable datasets; quote “trillions” but hide the baseline; demand “proof” while ignoring publicly available evidence. If we must interrogate performance, then we must do it the way serious fiscal and development systems do it: with measurable indicators, time context, and traceable sources—not vibes.What follows is a robust, evidence-anchored response to the eight main claims in the circulating critique (unemployment, cost of…

SHOW US THE VIDEO CAMPAIGN The newest comedy skit in Abia’s digital politics is the ritual chant: “Show us the video!” — often accompanied by a dramatic ₦5 million bounty, as though governance in the age of smartphones is conducted in secrecy. It would be hilarious if it were not so revealing.Because here is the simple truth: Abia’s projects under Governor Alex Otti, OFR, have been among the most documented in the state’s history. From road reconstructions to school rehabilitations, power interventions to hospital upgrades, the administration has flooded every major platform — Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, television features, newspapers…