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Rivers Improvement Basis (RiDeF) has known as on Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, to probe the outgoing Native Authorities Chairmen within the state.
The group, in an announcement signed by its President Dr. Rejoice Okoli, identified that there have been allegations of corruption and gross misconduct in opposition to a number of the outgoing council bosses.
RiDeF additionally highlighted alleged mismanagement of internally generated revenues (IGR) by lots of the native authorities chairmen who “declare to be loyal to powers in Abuja and never the folks of Rivers State.”
The group urged Governor Fubara to promptly set up a panel to probe the outgoing Native Authorities Chairmen.
“The Rivers Improvement Basis (RiDeF) needs to name the eye of His Excellency, Governor Siminalayi Fubara to the intense allegations of corruption, misappropriation, and gross misconduct in opposition to a number of the outgoing Native Authorities Chairmen within the state,” the assertion mentioned.
“The allegations of abuse of workplace and embezzlement are certainly weighty and of utmost concern to the folks of Rivers. There’s credible info that the outgoing LG Chairmen have been looting the treasury and stealing authorities properties in the previous few months. Additionally, the internally generated revenues (IGR) have additionally been squandered by a lot of them who declare to be loyal to powers in Abuja and never the folks of Rivers State.
“These allegations needs to be regarded into, and His Excellency ought to arrange a panel to probe the outgoing council bosses so as to get justice for the folks of Rivers.
“Many of the outgoing Native Authorities Chairmen haven’t inaugurated a single undertaking since assuming workplace regardless of the massive allocations they obtain from the state treasury and internally generated revenues. They pocketed the assets meant for the event of their councils and shared the leftovers amongst their cronies and loyalists of their Abuja godfather.
“The speed of nepotism, cronyism, and favoritism within the native governments below the outgoing council bosses can also be alarming. They skewed all of the strategic appointments to favor their cronies and allies of their political godfather in Abuja, disregarding the rules of inclusion, equity, and justice.
“There are additionally allegations of ghost employees, budget-padding, racketeering, and insubordination to the federal government and folks of Rivers State amongst others in opposition to the outgoing Native Authorities Chairmen.
“Worse nonetheless, a number of the outgoing council bosses violated their oath of workplace and betrayed the belief of the folks by participating in harmful plots to destabilize the state for his or her egocentric good points. Their actions not solely undermined the democratic course of but additionally threatened the protection and safety of residents.
“Due to this fact, we urge the Governor to right away represent a panel to probe the outgoing Native Authorities Chairmen. The probe wouldn’t solely function a deterrent to future council bosses but additionally show to Rivers people who His Excellency has zero tolerance for corruption and prioritizes their well-being and security.
“Lastly, we commend Governor Siminalayi Fubara for his prudent administration of assets and provision of fine governance within the state. His efficiency up to now is past expectations and worthy of emulation.”
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