The Anambra State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has tackled the state governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for allegedly appointing his kinsmen into the cabinet.

This was made known through the party’s Publicity Secretary, Uloka Chibuike, in a statement on Sunday.

Chibuike alleged that about 50 per cent of Anambra’s local government areas were under the control of non-state actors, adding that Anambra, under Soludo, had returned to the dark era.

He said, “It is now obvious that, in search of a solution, Anambra met with a problem. Soludo, a professor, had been speaking for a decade about his desire to transform Anambra State into Dubia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

“However, today, Anambra, under Chukwuma Soludo, has returned to the dark era. Half of Anambra’s local government areas are under the command and control of non-state actors, which Soludo has long abandoned. The roads leading to other areas are collapsing fast, and there is no interest in maintaining them.

“No community in Anambra State can point to one completed project by Soludo in his 19 months in office. He seems more interested in enriching his family, while Dubia-Taiwan and Hong-Kong are vague and nebulous.

“Following the fight and resignation of former Finance Commissioner Ifeatu Onejeme, over who would control the state’s finances between him and Soludo’s in-law, who is the de facto governor, Soludo appointed his nephew, Okafor Moses, as the new commissioner for finance.

“All institutions of the state government are carrying out their duties without fear or favour. Appointing individuals into public office is always based on pure merit and not undue favouritism.

“Also, there is no iota of truth in the mischievous allegation that the Anambra State Ministry of Culture and Tourism annually allocates funds for the governor’s daughter, Adaora, to run a fashion expo. While the State Ministry of Culture and Tourism may choose to support any initiative that promotes culture and tourism in the State, regardless of who is involved, Adaora funds her fashion shows all by herself.

“Soludo is too busy working diligently to fulfil his promises to the people of Anambra to be dragged off course with senseless criticisms and baseless allegations every now and then.

“While challenges persist, it is crucial to appreciate the broader vision the governor holds for the State’s future and the intentional efforts he is making to transform Anambra for good,” Aburime added. (The PUNCH)

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