Emeka Ihedioha has blasted Gov. Okorocha who is planning to spend an outrageous N600 million on decorations while citizens had not been paid for months.
Gov. Rochas Okorocha of Imo state
Emeka Ihedioha, the immediate past Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, has blasted the Imo State government for planning to spend over N600 million for Christmas and New Year decorations in the state.
In a statement by Chibuike Onyeukwu, the media aide to Ihedioha, wondered why Imo should spend such outrageous amount on decorations while citizens had not been paid for months.
Ihedioha said.,"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," Ihedioha, however, said, 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."