Soludo orders arrest of 'big men' diverting Anambra IGR to private pockets


Tony Okafor, Awka


The Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo, has reportedly ordered the arrest of 'big men' allegedly diverting internally generated revenue of the state into their private pockets for over eight years.


Prominent among such defaulters is the Managing Director and owner of a notable supermarket in a choice location in Awka, the Anambra State capital( name withheld).

Soludo, it was gathered, ordered the immediate arrest of such people over flying revenue windows under their control.

A government source, who spoke to our correspondent in confidence said, " They will all be arrested before the end of work on Wednesday if they fail to appear before the Chairman, Flying Revenue Committee in the state.

"The order to arrest some of these prominent citizens came about following government suspicion that they had allegedly diverted revenue accruals to the state government for the last eight years.

"The government is worried over tax and levy diversion in some quarters in the last eight years and wish to unravel some of the mysteries, hence the decision to go after these so-called untouchables in the state.

The source maintained that the Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr Onyekachi Ibezim who doubles as the Chairman of the committee on flying revenue had been briefed to invite all those managing flying revenue windows in Anambra, seen as untouchables, on Wednesday at the Deputy Governor's conference hall , Government House Awka.

The source added, "For the top supermarket owner and proponent of Anambra Rice, Soludo wants to know why Anambra rice concept and branding has been personalised and if he( the supermarket owner) pays any taxes and revenue to the state for such branding and business.

"One other one is being summoned to explain why he is operating a park at Onitsha South, Fegge. He is expected to show evidence of payment to Anambra state Internally generated revenue for his businesses in the last eight years.

"So many others are also being invited for interview on flying revenue windows in the state. If they fail to explain themselves properly, they will be arrested and prosecuted. These things must stop. Nobody is above the law. This is part of the disruptive changes Soludo is bringing to the table."

This one na another buhari, after much expectation he is virtually doing nothing

Everywhere corruption

Obiano's tenure left Anambra state in the mud, he destroyed virtually everything in the state.

flejnr2:
This one na another buhari, after much expectation he is virtually doing nothing

So, stopping individuals from diverting government money into personal pockets is doing nothing?

I will be waiting for the zombies that will blame Asiwaju for this.

flejnr2:
This one na another buhari, after much expectation he is virtually doing nothing

One of the issues most of this state Governors are facing is that, they do not have enough money. Some state budget in Nigeria is not even up to ₦100billion, Overhead cost alone fit b more than 55%.

flejnr2:
This one na another buhari, after much expectation he is virtually doing nothing

your point exactly?

booblacain:


So, stopping individuals from diverting government money into personal pockets is doing nothing?

He can be doing that and be working oga.

Nostring:
your point exactly?

My point is that he has his sole focus on tax reform , he can be doing that which is good and also be working which he is not doing, before you know it 4yrs is gone and the people judge based on infrastructure on ground and not restored revenues .

flejnr2:

He can be doing that and be working oga.

So, "doing that" is not working?

booblacain:


So, "doing that" is not working?

Oga tell your boss to put infrastructures on the ground after doing what you are paid to do

flejnr2:

My point is that he has his sole focus on tax reform , he can be doing that which is good and also be working which he is not doing, before you know it 4yrs is gone and the people judge based on infrastructure on ground and not restored revenues .

oh yeah.. you're right

flejnr2:

Oga tell your boss to put infrastructures on the ground after doing what you are paid to do

What money will he use to put the infrastructure on the ground when the person paying you to make thoughtless criticism has diverted most of the monies into his personal business.

booblacain:


What money will he use to put the infrastructure on the ground when the person paying you to make thoughtless criticism has diverted most of the monies into his personal business.

Ngwanu let him carry on, his eyes will clear when he starts campaigning for second tenure

flejnr2:
This one na another buhari, after much expectation he is virtually doing nothing

So, trying to generate more revenue for the state is now termed doing nothing?
Don't you think he needs those funds that are diverted to execute projects?
Are you happy that few corrupt individuals are enriching themselves with Anambra state commonwealth?