Former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioha has described Imo State governor, Rochas Okorocha as ‘insensitive’ following media reports that over N600 million has been earmarked for Christmas and New Year decorations in the state.
In a statement by his media aide, Mr. Chibuike Onyeukwu, the former Deputy Speaker queried such spending in the hardship arising from over 20 months of unpaid salary arrears and pensions.
Chief 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.”
He insisted that the N600, budget 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.”
He also criticised the governor’s foreign trips, he said “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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