A local government chairman in Lagos state built and commissioned these beautiful 170 units of 3 bedroom apartments last week.
This follows his achievement from last year, when he built and launched 101 two-bedroom flats in this same LGA.
But in my dear Imo state, one man is pocketing our LG allocations and no one is talking. For example, my local government receives over 140 Million Naira every month from the Federal government but go round the state there’s no school, road or health centre constructed in any local government in imo state within the last 5 years. Not even a pit toilet.
Over the past two years, I’ve traveled across nearly all the senatorial zones in Imo State, from Mbano to Mbaise, Orlu, Ikeduru, Mbaitolu, Ohaji, Okigwe, and beyond. Unfortunately, I haven’t come across a single project completed in any of the LGAs. Most of the roads in the LGA’s are in terrible condition, practically impassable. Apart from the three federal roads currently being reconstructed—Okigwe, Orlu, and Mbaise Road, I haven’t seen any other road projects in any LGA across Imo State.
Imo state allocations has increased more than 40% under Tinubu, yet there’s nothing to show for it.
Owerri used to be a top tourist destination but currently most people are scared of visiting Owerri and many businesses have relocated. I relocated some of my businesses from Owerri to other states because of insecurity.
It’s disheartening to see the stark contrast in local governance between Lagos and Imo states. In Lagos state, local government chairmen are in serious competition. Over there LGA chairmen build schools, health centres, roads bridges, etc, but in the East, the state governors pocket LGA allocations and the citizens are not talking.
Dear Igbo youths, the root cause of our problem lies with our Igbo representatives – from house assembly members to senators and governors.
After looting our commonwealth, they tell their followers that our problem is Hausa, Fulani or Yoruba which is absolute rubbishh.
I don’t have any issues with any tribe, Hausa, Fulani, Yoruba, or anyone else. My problem is with bad politicians because if our senators and governors are doing their jobs nobody will even remember FG or Abuja.
I urge Igbo citizens to demand accountability and transparency from our leaders.
Let’s all shun tribalism and demand for transparency and accountability. Ndewonu
IykBethany Gist Ville 