Anyigaemeya Leader blasts Ebonyi Govt Over Lebechi’s Sack, Says action too Late

…. Says action Came Too Late

By, Usman David 

The leader of the Anyigaemeya Movement, Comrade Igiri Innocent, has criticized the Ebonyi State Government over the recent action involving the former Commissioner for Works, Hon. Stanley Lebechi Mbam, describing it as a “medicine after death.”

Igiri, who made the statement while reacting to the development, alleged that the government’s action came after a prolonged period during which, according to him, concerns had been raised over the management and execution of projects in the state.

He questioned why the government waited until now to take action, arguing that the issues surrounding the former commissioner should have been addressed much earlier.

The Anyigaemeya leader further alleged that huge public funds had been committed to various projects which he described as “fathom and uncompleted,” while many residents of the state continued to grapple with hardship.

According to him, the government has a responsibility to ensure that public resources are deployed transparently and that projects funded with taxpayers money are completed and made beneficial to the people.

Igiri said the people of Ebonyi State deserve accountability on the utilization of public funds, particularly in relation to major infrastructure projects being executed across the state.

He maintained that removing an official after alleged shortcomings had persisted for a considerable period could not, by itself, address the wider concerns surrounding the projects already embarked upon.

He therefore called on the Ebonyi State Government to provide greater transparency on the status, funding and completion timelines of projects awarded under the Ministry of Works.

The movement leader also urged the government to ensure that contractors handling abandoned or uncompleted projects are compelled to deliver on their contractual obligations, where appropriate.

Igiri said the ultimate measure of governance should be the impact of government policies and projects on the lives of ordinary citizens, particularly at a time when many families are facing economic challenges.

He called for a comprehensive review of ongoing and abandoned projects across the state, stressing the need for accountability and value for money in the execution of public infrastructure.

He added that Ebonyi people were entitled to know how their resources were being spent and what measures were being taken to ensure that public projects were completed and delivered for their intended purposes.