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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Abia government has waded into the crises rocking the All Farmers Association of Nigeria AFAN, in the state, which led to emergence of factional leadership and splinter groups.<\/p>\n

The government which reacted to the alleged misappropriation of funds and lack of accountability in AFAN, said that activities of the association would be audited to ensure that things are being done the right way.<\/p>\n

Governor Alex took the decision on Thursday, after a crucial meeting held at Government House Umuahia, with the representatives of the various factions of AFAN in the state.<\/p>\n

Represented by his Chief of Staff, Caleb Ajagba, Otti said the meeting was convened to ensure peace and unity among the apex farmers\u2019 association, stressing the need to ensure harmony among those who are in charge of providing food for the people.<\/p>\n

He made it clear that the Abia State government would not align with or recognize any of the factions in AFAN, adding that the state government discovered that lack of accountability was a major problem in running the association.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a government, we are not aligned to any faction. But we want to make sure that sanity prevails.<\/p>\n

\u201cGovernment is not recognizing any faction. Once the state of affairs of the association are now very clear to us, then those who are interested will present themselves for election,\u201d Gov. Otti stated.<\/p>\n

Also speaking, Abia State Commissioner for Agriculture, Cliff Agbaeze made it clear that the State government would only deal directly with credible and verified farmers who have evidence of farm ownership.<\/p>\n

Key factional leaders of AFAN in Abia state including, Mrs Gift Ogbonna, Mr. Ndudim Ikelua and Precious Uwaoma accused one another of being causing the crises but thanked Governor Alex Otti for the meeting, even as they promised to abide by government decision.<\/p>\n

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