₦airaland Forum

The former Commissioner in Imo State on Foreign and International Affairs, Dr Fabian Ihekweme, otherwise known as Omu-De Ancient Seer, has lamented alleged inflation of multi-billion contracts under Governor Hope Uzodimma.

He asserted that corruption in Imo State has now reached "alarming heights" under the administration of Governor Uzodimma, leaving residents and citizens in deep worry and lamentation.

Ihekweme, who made this known in a statement on Monday expressed his concern over the state’s current governance, which he believed, is riddled with malpractices.

He outlined troubling discrepancies in the state’s infrastructure budgets, noting that the Owerri-Okigwe road project, originally budgeted at N58 billion, had been allegedly inflated to an "astonishing N125 billion."

"Similarly, the Owerri-Orlu road, initially set at N45 billion, has seen its cost soar to N105 billion after multiple revisions. Dr. Ihekweme poses critical questions regarding the state’s financial transparency: “How much is Imo State actually paying contractors for these road projects?

"Is Governor Hope Uzodimma working for his own companies or for the people of Imo State? Shouldn’t we have access to information about how much Imo State is spending on these road constructions?”

Ihekweme also raised concerns about the fate of the Nekede Zoo in Owerri, a significant cultural and tourism asset for the people of Imo State.

He questioned, “Where have the animals and botanical trees of the zoo been relocated?

"I hope the lions, rare monkeys, and other native species preserved there have not been harmed or misappropriated for illicit purposes.”

aariwa:
Nothing new here. Every IMO person knows hope is a criminal right from day one. Imolites are smart and not like Agbados that idolize criminal office holders

Zico5:
But they still voted him into power for second term. This can never happen in South west. Today Oyo and Osun are PDP states.

Zico5:
But they still voted him into power for second term. This can never happen in South west. Today Oyo and Osun are PDP states.

Chinjo2:
Everything about this Supreme court Governor is fraud.

aminulive:
https://saharareporters.com/2024/11/04/imo-ex-commissioner-ihekweme-laments-alleged-inflation-multi-billion-contracts-under#google_vignette

Arostar2023:
Who voted him in? Abi you no dey Nigeria or you no dey read news. The only governor in SE that was voted in by the masses and not imposed on the people is Alex Otti of Abia State.

kaludestiny10:
You are definitely an American citizen.