The Orashi National Congress, ONC, in conjunction with the leadership of the Southern Youth Foundation of Nigeria have acknowledged a recent media reports by a group called Niger Delta Youth Leaders, alleging that the Acting Sole Administrator, Hon Prince Obi Ohia, awarded a RIWAMA contract to his wife.
In a statement signed by Most Snr Comrade Amb Emeni Ibe, President General Orashi National Congress and Southern Youth Foundation of Nigeria, he said, “We wish to clarify that contracts within RIWAMA are awarded based on merit, and there is no favoritism towards the relatives of the principal”.
“Furthermore, the accusation of Mr. Ohia sabotaging the Fubara-led administration is baseless and merely an attempt at cheap blackmail.”
“We assure the public that the recent improvements in the cleanliness of Port Harcourt and Obio-Akpor were as a result of the diligent efforts of his team and the support of the governor’s aide on Environmental Sanitation.”
“We urge Rivers people and the reading public to disregard these unfounded allegations and trust in Hon Ohia’s commitment to serving the state.”
“Despite facing unwarranted attacks from detractors, we urge Hon Ohia to remains resolute in his dedication to the success of Governor Fubara’s initiatives.