Alex Otti Announces 10 New Courthouses for Abia

On October 20, Abia State Governor Alex Otti announced plans to commission 10 new courthouses and initiate the construction of ultra-modern court complexes in Aba and Umuahia. This announcement was made during a thanksgiving service for the commencement of the 2026/2027 legal year of the Abia State Judiciary at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Chapel, Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia.

Otti stated that five courthouses would be ready for commissioning before the end of 2026, while the remaining five would be completed early next year. Each proposed court complex in Aba and Umuahia will feature an auditorium with a seating capacity of 1,000 people.

Otti emphasized his administration's commitment to providing judicial officers with a conducive working environment and improving facilities. He also addressed delays in the Ukwa East courthouse project, attributing it to poor contractor performance, and announced the termination of the contract to appoint a new contractor.

Furthermore, he pledged to digitize government processes to enhance efficiency and accessibility.