The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Imo State has cautioned the state government and opposition against engaging in a media war, saying it is capable of destabilizing the polity.
The council in a statement signed by its Chairman, Duru Benneth and Secretary, Onyekwere Donatus expressed dismay at the’ debilitating and devastating media war of calumny currently rearing its head in the state’.
It counseled the government and opposition to sheathe their swords for the good of the people.
The council also called on individuals, corporate bodies and political parties to help government in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
READ ALSO:Imo Covid19 lockdown: Indigines Clash With Soldiers In Owerri
It equally advised the state governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma to channel his energy into unfolding and pursuing programmes that would commend his administration to the people and avoid distractions.
It added that citizens are waiting to see government address issues like payment of salaries and pensions to workers and pensioners, unemployment, infrastructural development, healthcare and security of life and property.
The IPAC enjoined the opposition to offer constructive criticisms, saying no government functions well without a robust opposition.
In another story,Imo state Governor, Hope Uzodinma, on Monday disclosed that his administration saves N2 billion every month from the wage bill of the state workers and pensioners.
Uzodinma attributed this to the payments of salaries and pensions using the Bank Verification Number records, which uniquely tied each worker to a distinct bank account.
The governor, in a statewide broadcast in Owerri, said the savings was as a result of comprehensive review of the state’s civil service and payment structure with a view to fishing out ghost workers.
This, he said, had been put in place by his administration, a measure which saved N2 billion for the state monthly.
Follow us on, Facebook
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.