Alex Otti Enacts Four Laws to Reform Abia's Justice System
On October 19, 2026, Abia State Governor Alex Otti signed four bills into law at the Government House in Umuahia. The laws include the Abia State University Amendment Law No. 4 of 2026, Abia State Administration of Criminal Justice Law No. 6 of 2026, Abia State Criminal Law No. 7 of 2026, and Abia State Restorative Justice Law No. 8 of 2026.
Otti expressed gratitude to the state House of Assembly, the judiciary, and government staff for their contributions. He emphasized the importance of enforcing laws and assured residents of his administration's commitment to compliance.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Ikechukwu Uwanna, explained that the reforms address issues such as cult violence, kidnapping, and sexual violence, while also establishing procedures for criminal cases. The Criminal Law strengthens measures against cultism and vandalism of public infrastructure, and includes provisions for a sex offenders register and protections against various forms of violence.
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