Abia State Governor Alex Otti has defended the decision to name the newly commissioned bus terminal after Prof. Nnenna Oti, dismissing criticism from those opposed to the move.
Speaking on the controversy, the governor maintained that the state government had no regrets about the decision and insisted that critics were free to make different choices when given the opportunity.
According to Otti:
“We have no response for those criticizing our decision to name the newly commissioned terminal after Prof. Nnenna Oti. Those who are against it should wait for their turn. When they build their own bus terminal, they can name it after whoever they choose, even Anini the robber. Of course, Prof. Nnenna Oti did her job, but how many people in similar positions have had the courage to do theirs?”
His remarks quickly sparked conversations on social media, with supporters and critics sharing differing views on the recognition given to the academic.
Reacting to the statement, @VCoolH23 wrote:
“Lets see if Amupitan will have the courage to do his own, which I doubt.”
Referencing Otti’s mention of the notorious robber, @Dolorgrandeur commented:
“Na so stary bullet take hit Anini 😂. No peace for the wicked.”
@kadebayo945 also weighed in, saying:
“They should build their own name it Mamud Yakub nah.”
Supporting the governor’s position, @Aguatazik stated:
“Let them name it Anini when they build theirs.”
Another user, @Favour_Q, described the governor’s response as positive, writing:
“This is a good one from Oti.”
Similarly, @Elen_net commented:
“Wait for your turn is the message.”
However, not everyone agreed with the decision. @Chukwuemek95271 argued:
“Alex oti is very very wrong to reward for Nnenna oti.”
Adding to the discussion, @Chelsea_2580 wrote:
“Wait when e reach your turn name am Tinubu or even Wike.”
@dearshey reacted briefly with:
“Noted😂”
while @chigozie_ukpabi suggested that some critics had different expectations, saying:
“They expecting him to name it after tinubu.”
