This bashing came from former deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Chief Emeka Ihedioha, who is said to be in shock over the reported approval.
Ihedioha who made his views known via Chibuike Onyeukwu, his media aide, said such huge sums should not be sent at a time the indigenes of the state are going through untold hardship arising from over 20 months of unpaid salary arrears and pensions.
The former Speaker who opined that the 27 local government councils have been comatose for years, stated also that several industrial disputes had remained unresolved.
He ranted: “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.”
Chief Ihedioha added however that, 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.”
Meanwhile, the troubles associated to the All Progressives Congress (APC) governor seem to be on the increase as there have been calls by a group that he should be impeached by the state House of Assembly.
