The 2021 governorship aspirant on the platform of PDP, Dr Ifedi Okwenna has warned Anambra businessmen, investors and stakeholders to stay clear of buying off Government properties from the outgoing government in their own interest.
The Ugwumba Osumenyi made this warning yesterday, Thursday, 14 January, while speaking to Stakeholders, Investors and Businessmen in Ekwulobia, Aguata Local Government Area.
Dr Okwenna who is a former Commissioner for Environment, Mineral Resources, Science and Technology, expressed dismay on the alleged penchant of the present Government to sale the State assets to unsuspecting businessmen and investors as well as to themselves and friends using pseudonym at the twilight of their tenure.
He said that no incoming government will tolerate or allow such illegal sale to stand no matter the person or persons involved.
Gov Obiano’s administration in an advert placed on Vanguard Newspaper of January 12, 2020 is selling the assets belonging to the state. They are;
- Plot No 6, Ogbolu str, GRA Enugu. 3470.236sqm. It has a detached bungalow (colonial) mini warehouse and a boys quarter.
- Plot No 30/32, Abakaliki road, GRA Enugu. 7348.168sqm. It has detached house (4 nos), bungalows and ancillary structure.
- Plot no 14 Charles str, GRA Enugu. 8684.395sqm. It has detached house, 3 bungalows, warehouse and ancillary structure.
- Plot 650 (m23) Independence Layout, Enugu. Not scaled, available for guided inspection.
- Plot No 3, Independence Layout Enugu. 29875.679sqm. It has 2 Nos two storey office block, 6 Nos single office block, and ancillary structure.
The APGA govt is also planning to dispose off Onitsha mall and Commissioners’ quarters at Awka.
Many prominent indigenes of Anambra including the 2021 governorship aspirants have condemned this move.