C’River LG Boss Refutes Osinbajo’s Aide’s Claim On Misappropriation of FAAC

Hon. Mrs Ada Charles-Egwu, Chairman of the Biase Local Government Council, has refuted claims by the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo’s media aide, Phillip Obin that the area has no security or government presence despite the huge Federal allocation of N180 million disbursed to the local government.

Reacting to the claims, Hon. Ada debunked such allegations, saying it was an attempt to tarnish the image of Governor Ayade and his contributions in the fight against insecurity in the state and the LGA.

She also urged the VP’s media aide to verify his information on claims that unspecified number of Fulani herdsmen were killed and dozens of their cows carted away somewhere in the LGA, as she described his move “as a desperate act to make himself relevant in the media sphere.”

Ada further revealed that Gov Ayade has never arm-twisted her as claimed by Obin and said that “the Governor has been of immense help in quenching the flames of violence within the LGA. Regular security patrol to further checkmate any form of violence have been a major call of the present administration.”

She said, in a bid to also ensure that they curtail youth restiveness, the LGA engaged over 610 youths in different sectors like health, security and agriculture, where they are paid a stipend of N30,000 monthly.

The initiative was in conjunction with the administration of Governor Ayade. 

She also renovated the Biase Council Secretariat, the legislative block, the political block and the chairman’s quarters in order to ensure the smooth running of daily activities.

She purchased standard office furniture for all the departments, exco members, and councilors, while she has also embarked on the grading of Ukwopeyere Ugbem road and the road leading to the council quarters.