The new governor of Abia state, Alex Otti has told the former governor of the state, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu not to make any attempt to join the ruling party to seek refuge. In a statement released by one of the aides of the new Abia state governor titled "Abia financial status" the administration of Okezie Ikpeazu was reported to have made claims that it left several billions for the Alex otti's administration According to Akpara, he said that when the report surfaced, they were waiting for Okezie Ikpeazu to refute the claim but rather, his aides and allies were sharing the report which made them release an official statement.