Why I appointed Deputy Speaker, Ben Kalu's wife as board chairman – Gov Otti

Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, appointed Mrs. Ezinne Chinyere Benjamin Kalu, wife of the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, as the board chairman of Abia State University Teaching Hospital based on merit. Otti emphasized that his appointments are driven by the candidates' skills and international contacts, regardless of their origin or political affiliation. He also stated that all appointments in his administration are strictly merit-based.