{
  "id": 3739707,
  "title": "I’m addressing past injustice done Abia senior citizens – Gov Otti",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/im-addressing-past-injustice-done-abia-senior-citizens-gov-otti",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T12:49:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/27/im-addressing-past-injustice-done-abia-senior-citizens-gov-otti/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abia State Governor Alex Otti has vowed to rectify past injustices faced by senior citizens in the state during his administration's recent live broadcast to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the region. In a heartfelt address, Otti expressed deep regret over the fact that retired civil servants and other elderly residents of Abia State were denied their rights and left to endure hardship due to unpaid gratuities for over two decades. The governor revealed that his administration has already initiated the process of compensating the accumulated gratuities owed to these senior citizens, starting from 2001. Otti emphasized that his government is committed to ensuring that civil servants retiring from service receive their gratuities promptly, provided all necessary documentation is completed. By taking these decisive steps, Otti aims to demonstrate the state's commitment to addressing the injustices of the past and rectifying the historical wrongs inflicted upon Abia's senior citizens.",
  "summary": "Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he is addressing the injustice done to senior citizens in the state by previous administrations. The governor stated this on Thursday during a live broadcast to mark the 35th anniversary of the state. He regretted that retired civil servants and other senior citizens in Abia State were denied their rights […] I’m addressing past injustice done Abia senior…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}