By Peter Okutu

ABAKALIKI—GOVERNOR Martin Elechi of Ebonyi State  said yesterday he had no regrets for the decisions he took in the course of his eight years administration in the state.

The governor stated this during a valedictory press conference to mark activities lined up for the May 29 hand over ceremony in Abakaliki.

“I have no regrets for sure; I gave allowance for divergent views during my tenure. We must differ in our views.   The right to differ is a fundamental human right. We have made tremendous impact.

“My objective is to respect the right of others. We have been criticized and I do not have regrets for anything.  My actions were felt differently by different people. There is nothing I did that is a mistake,” the governor said.

On the alleged plot by his administration to scuttle the May 29 hand over ceremony, Governor Elechi described the allegation as embarrassing and baseless.

He said:  “There is nothing supporting the fact of the allegation. This is embarrassing. How can I stop the Chief Judge from swearing-in the governor-elect.”