Senator Magnus Abe has denied the allegation made by Governor Nyesom Wike that he embezzled N4 billion meant for the construction of Kpopie-Bodo City Road in Ogoniland, Rivers State.

“It is unfortunate to state that the governor being petty and vindictive has refused to pay the contractor in order to get back at Senator Abe, former Governor Chibuike Amaechi and the Ogoni as well as cancel and re-award the contract to his cronies.”

“Any responsible person occupying the respected office of the governor should in public interest complete previous projects started by his predecessors. This, former Governor Amaechi did by completing all projects started by Chief Celestine Omehia. Such as Mile one/Town markets, Okrika Ring Road, Eliozu fly-over and many more.”

“It is expedient to tell Governor Wike that if the idea of the allegation is to stop Senator Abe from being voted to the Senate, he has failed woefully as the Ogoni have taken the decision to vote for him,” the statement was made by his media aide, Parry Saroh Benson.