Governor Alex Otti of Abia state has assented to four bills passed by the Abia State House of Assembly.
CANDID REPORTERS gathered that The four bills signed into law are the Abia State University Amendment Law No. 4 of 2026, Abia State Restorative Justice Law No. 8 of 2026, Abia State Criminal Law No. 7 of 2026 and Abia State Administration of Criminal Justice Law No. 6 of 2026.
Governor Otti signed the bills at the Government House in Umuahia on Monday, October 19, 2026, where he emphasized the importance of regularly reviewing legislation to ensure that laws remain relevant to the realities and challenges of contemporary society. He also stressed that laws must evolve with changing societal realities and be effectively implemented to achieve their intended purpose
The Governor explained that laws could become outdated over time and require amendments where existing provisions no longer adequately address emerging issues.
In his words; “I think laws sometimes become obsolete, and when that happens, there may be a need to amend them to reflect the realities of the time”.
He said lawmakers and authorities responsible for enforcing legislation must remain open to reviewing existing laws whenever necessary.
Governor Otti also added that the effectiveness of any law depends largely on its implementation and the willingness of relevant authorities to ensure that violations attract appropriate consequences.
He called on lawmakers, law enforcement agencies and other relevant institutions to work together to ensure that the newly enacted laws achieve their intended objectives.
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