Nigerian envoy challenges Akwa Ibom council chief over road spending

Nigeria's ambassador to Germany, Ita Enang, publicly criticized Akwa Ibom's Itu LGA chairperson Ubong Nkutt over poor road infrastructure despite N9.46bn in FAAC allocations. Fiscal records reportedly contradict some of Enang's revenue claims, adding uncertainty to the dispute. The spat highlights local governance accountability and intra-party tensions ahead of elections.