The Asa Liberation Movement has issued a 21-day ultimatum to the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) in Abia State to mobilise contractors back to site on abandoned road projects across Asa, in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state.
The group, in a letter addressed to Chief Eruba Dimgba, the member representing Abia State on the NDDC Board, said the ultimatum followed concerns raised at its general meeting held on September 8, 2026, over the continued abandonment of critical road projects in the area.
The movement expressed disappointment that several road projects publicly flagged off more than two years ago had yet to witness meaningful mobilisation of contractors to site.
Among the projects listed by the group are the Owaza–Imo River Road, Uzuaku–Asa High School Junction Road, Umuorie–Umukalu Road and Umuebulungwu–Obohia Road, as well as other NDDC road projects across Asa.
According to the group, the affected roads are critical infrastructure connecting communities and facilitating access to schools, healthcare facilities and economic opportunities.
It said the prolonged abandonment of the projects had subjected residents to hardship, particularly during the rainy season, while restricting economic activities and development in rural communities.
The Asa Liberation Movement therefore demanded that the NDDC mobilise contractors handling the affected projects to site within 21 days of receiving or publishing the letter.
The group also demanded clear timelines for the commencement, execution and completion of the projects, insisting that contractors should execute the roads according to approved specifications and engineering standards.
It further called for the public disclosure of the status of the projects, including any administrative, contractual or funding challenges responsible for their delay.
The movement also urged the NDDC to ensure that the roads were constructed with functional drainage systems to prevent flooding of homes, farmlands and adjoining communities.
It called for effective monitoring of the projects to ensure value for money, quality workmanship and timely completion.
The group said the ultimatum was intended to promote peaceful advocacy, accountability and responsible citizenship, stressing that it was not aimed at undermining the government, the NDDC or any individual.
However, it warned that failure to see visible and satisfactory action within the 21-day period would compel it to pursue legitimate, peaceful and lawful measures to draw the attention of relevant authorities and the public to the alleged neglect of the projects.
“Asa people have waited long enough. We need action, not another flag-off,” the group stated.
The movement urged Chief Eruba Dimgba to use his office and influence to ensure that contractors returned to the affected project sites within the stipulated period.
The letter was signed by Hon. Emeka Adiele, President; Comr. Uju Ihunanyachukwu, Secretary; and Comr. Charles Samankwe, Spokesperson.
Copies of the letter were sent to the President of Nigeria, the Managing Director of the NDDC, the Executive Director of Projects at the NDDC, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and the Speaker of the Abia State House of Assembly.
