Abia State Finance Minister Dr. Aham Uko confirmed the resignation of Gov. Okezi Ikpeaz from the cabinet.
In an interview with The PUNCH, he simply said, "Yes. It's true," and didn't explain why he was resigning from his administration.
But a source close to the government building in Umuahia said that Dr. Udaka resigned about a month ago, but "the building has decided to keep it secret until after the election."
According to sources, Uko submitted his resignation to Abia Governor Okezi Ikpeaz a few weeks ago, and it was formally accepted by the Secretary of State, SSG Bar Chris Ezem. But when I contacted Secretary of State Barr Chris Ezem, he said, "I know nothing about it. I don't know where you guys got it from."
According to a resignation letter dated February 7, 2023, Avia's finance commissioner has resigned for personal reasons, sources said.
Sources continued, saying an official announcement is expected this week, with Uco deciding to step down from the appointment to continue private matters that have stalled since taking office a few years ago. said it could have been. After resigning on a pro bono basis, he offered to take over any services that the administration led by Governor Ikpeaz might require of him.
Aham Uko, who took office as minister in 2019 after the re-election of Dr. According to sources, this often antagonized him with financial authorities in other relevant states, who constantly told senior politicians they had "no money," but often dismissed Uko's advice on paying salaries. it was done.
“He was never satisfied with the outstanding delinquency,” the source claimed.
PUNCH reported last week that the Federal High Court in Apo, Abuja ordered the freezing of all Abia state government accounts held at about 27 commercial banks.
Judge Bello Kawu reportedly issued the order while marking the ex parte motion no and ruled.
Uche Eni v. Abia State Accounts General Directorate and Secretary of Finance by Mr. M/6686/2023.
In its ruling on the petition, the court also reportedly barred all banks from cooperating with Gov.