Governor Rochas Okorocha of Imo state has been lashed at over
reports that he approved N600 million for this year’s Christmas and New Year
decorations.
This bashing, according to
Vanguard reports, came from former deputy Speaker of the House of
Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, who is said to be in shock over the
reported approval.
Ihedioha who made his views
known via Chibuike Onyeukwu, his media aide, said such huge sums should not be
sent at a time the indigenes of the state are going through untold hardship
arising from over 20 months of unpaid salary arrears and pensions.
The former Speaker who opined that the 27 local government
councils have been comatose for years, stated also that several industrial
disputes had remained unresolved.
He ranted: “There
are several unresolved industrial disputes, while the state’s infrastructure
base has collapsed. Today, there is palpable lack of vision for the genuine
development of the state, but the government chose to embark on such inciting
and frivolous window dressing.
“Despite the prevailing
widespread disenchantment being expressed by citizens, who recently called for
his immediate impeachment over the alarming rate of hunger and insecurity
occasioned by the inept handling of issues of governance and unrepentant deceit
so far exhibited by the Okorocha led administration, the governor has refused
to repent or address such concerns and other critical issues.
“Preparations for Christmas celebration is a
tradition all over the world.”
Chief Ihedioha added
however that, it was “ridiculous and indeed smacks of
insensitivity for this government to spend over N600 million on decorations
when families can no longer afford their meals and basic needs as a result of
non-payment of salaries, pensions and other entitlements.
“The governor has embarked
on several trips abroad to woo non-existent investors with a view to
actualizing his failed promises of aggressive industrialization and employment
of youths.”
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