IMO GUBER: STOP TRANSACTION WITH OKOROCHA - IHEDIOHA WARNS
Afnews Editor
Mar 14, 2019
The Imo state governor-elect, Emeka Ihedioha, has warned financial institutions to stop new transactions with the state government, or do so at their own peril.
READ ALSO: How Gunmen Kidnapped, Killed 300L IMSU Law Student | DETAILS
Ihedioha, who said at a media interaction in Owerri on Thursday, said new transactions would increase chances of illegal activities and jeopardise the financial stability of the state, NAN reports.
READ ALSO: INEC TO PROCEED WITH ADAMAWA RERUN BASED ON COURT ORDER
He said his duty and responsibility would be to ensure that citizens and residents of the state remained united and work together for the common good of the state.
READ ALSO: Why El-Rufai Was Returned To ICPC Custody?
The governor-elect commended other contestants in the election for their "sportsmanshipÔÇØ and urged them to partner his administration to "restore the dignity of the stateÔÇØ.
Dedicating his success to the "common menÔÇØ, he commended the people for buying into his vision of realising a dream state and promised to work hard to justify their faith in him.
He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their roles in ensuring that the election was credible.
He went on to outline plans to set up a transition committee to liaise with the outgoing government to ensure a smooth transition and chart a way forward for the state.
READ ALSO: Multichoice/DSTV Ordered To Pay FG $2.2bn Over Unremitted 900bn VAT Paid By Subscribers
He also promised to work out programmes, which would engage the youth as a way to end drug abuse and curb vices, starting with the rehabilitation of the four technical colleges in the state.
Related Stories
REVEALED: How All Progressives Congress (APC) Played Into The Opposition Hands Ahead Of 2027 - Sumner Sambo Warns
I Will Not Allow Criminality As President, Peter Obi Declares
Why El-Rufai Was Returned To ICPC Custody?
Sowore's Miscalculation and the Need to beat a Wise Retreat
Tinubu Breaks Silence on Hardship, Inflation, Power Crisis - Vows Nigeria Will Overcome Economic Storm
"Terrorists Have Outgunned Our TroopsÔÇØ - Ndume Raises Alarm Over Boko Haram War, Sends Urgent Message To Tinubu
""
— Afnews Editor