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Abia Resident’s Home Flooded After Gov. Alex Otti Redirects Drainage Into His Compound

A homeowner in Abia State says Gov. Alex Otti’s team diverted the town’s drainage canal into his compound, leaving his house submerged in floodwater. He describes the scene as unprecedented and blames a mediocre administration for the damage. He has taken to social media to express his frustration and even joked about when people might consider relocating to Abia State.

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prince

How did Gov. Alex Otti's team justify redirecting the drainage canal into a resident's home? What oversight failures led to this unprecedented flooding?

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mary

Did the team provide any official reason for sending floodwater into that compound?

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femi

It's odd that a state project would directly flood someone's yard without clearer impact studies or warnings about possible damage ahead of time.

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kris

I feel for the homeowner, but could there be other factors, like blocked local drainage, contributing more to the water buildup?

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jaruma

To limit future flooding risks, make una build temporary sandbag barriers around vulnerable areas until proper drainage channels are restored.

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