Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya
Bello, has explained that he is enmeshed in so many battles because he is
fighting corruption.
The Governor spoke through
Kingsley Fanwo, his media aide on Wednesday night while featuring on a
political discourse on Channels Television, which was anchored by Seun
Okinbaloye.
According to him, those
antagonistic towards governor Bello were acting out of fear of being exposed by
the governor’s anti-corruption and anti-criminality initiatives in the state.
Fanwo said: “We are products of
good home; the governor is having these battles because he is fighting
corruption. We shall continue to do our best to govern the people well.”
He further said that the governor
did not order the Tuesday attack on members of the House of Assembly.
The media aide added that the
government condemned the act, carried out by suspected hoodlums.
He stressed that those accusing
the government of spearheading the attack are economical with the truth.
He said: “What happened is unfortunate and we condemned it immediately. Those who said the government orchestrated it are far from the truth.
“The allegation, that the governor is the one disturbing the peace of the House of Assembly, is unfounded and untrue.”
The spokesman said the government
had lived up to its statutory obligation by paying salaries promptly, noting
that the local government had financial autonomy and were not hindered from
performing.
“Kogi State has been paying
salaries as at when due. This we have been doing when we got the Paris Club
refund. I must say the government is responding favourably to salary issues,”
he added.
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Mr saint by the time they open your book you will be silent. Fight ko! Corruption ni!
ReplyDeleteIncluding shutting down your state house of assembly for selfish reasons
ReplyDeleteA big time liar. So you pay salaries as at when due? But majority of genuine workers are yet to be paid for the past 15-17 months. Am from the State and am not a civil servant, but the reality is on ground. At least, have the fear of God in you. Why this lie?
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