Governor Otti of Abia State suspends Health Minister Dr. Ngozi Okoronkwo for mismanagement of funds

A senior government official confirmed to Vanguard that the governor had ordered Dr. Okoronkwo to resign to allow an investigation into the complaints about her financial management practices. The official stressed that the action was not an impeachment but a procedural step to ensure a thorough audit and compliance with the governor’s vision of transparent governance.

The commissioner was reportedly asked to resign so that the allegations against her could be thoroughly investigated. The governor’s decision underscores his zero-tolerance policy towards corruption, which he hopes will strengthen public trust and the integrity of the administration.

Efforts to reach Dr. Okoronkwo for her comment on the suspension were unsuccessful as she did not respond to calls or text messages.

This development follows the recent suspension of other key officials including the Rector of the Nursing School in Abiriba and the former head of the State Orientation Board, both of whom were also suspended for alleged mismanagement and lack of transparency. These actions reflect the sustained efforts of the state government to address and rectify issues of financial irregularities and corporate governance within its institutions.

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