Two permanent secretaries and about six substantive directors (names withheld), serving in the Imo State civil service, have been summarily suspended by Governor Rochas Okorocha, for alleged fraudulent acts.
Government’s action, which was aired severally on the airwaves of the Imo Broadcasting Corporation, IBC, Owerri, also ordered the affected officials to immediately handover to the most senior staff in their respective establishments.
Governor Okorocha equally warned heads of accounts and directors of administration that they would henceforth, be held liable for any maladministration or fraudulent acts in their respective establishments.
It was gathered that one of the affected officials, who allegedly defrauded the state government to the tune of N45 million, may be handed over to the anti-graft agency for interrogation and possible prosecution.
It was also gathered that apart from being forced to proceed on indefinite suspension without salary and pension, government appears bent on getting them to refund every kobo they allegedly appropriated illegally.
Similarly, there are credible indications that more workers will face the same music as government has focused its searchlight on the activities of other suspected fraudsters in civil service garb.
A credible source in Government House, Owerri, disclosed that Governor Okorocha has ordered that the dossier of all those who either falsified their dates of birth or length of service, should be forwarded to him for “proper disciplinary action”. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Thief hunting for thieves. Okorocha should show example by refunding the people's money he has stolen first before asking others to do so.
ReplyDeleteShameless person, instead of praising the governor for a brilliant stride you there asking the governor to return his loots.
ReplyDeletePlease wait when it is your turn probe him. But for now all your brother in government offices will vomit all they stole. Ewu supporter of stealing. Members of stealing is not corruption
Even if he is a thief catching thieves, its better than when everyone is allowed to steal. The first commenter is so unthoughtful and unwise in his comment.
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