Clifford Solomon,Chairman Defence For Human Rights And Democracy (DHRD), In a statement on November 4,2024 said the group condemn the extravagant donation of 200 million naira to Omega Power Ministry (OPM) on Sunday 3rd November,2024.by the Rivers State governor Sir Siminilaye Joseph Fubara.
He stated that DHRD, is worried why such huge amount of scarce State and Public funds would be dashed out for no justifiable, convincing reason.
“As we all know, Rivers State is currently in financial “Epilepsy” for 200 million naira for the governor to venture into such religious give-away to an already very established church or churches as the case may be.
“The governor who should at this challenging times of our State be more prudent with resources is embarking on Owambe parties and donations.Rivers State as we know is begging for responsible and responsive governance.
“DHRD, Therefore, call on the attention of the governor to the disturbing high rate of insecurity, Dearth of Infrastructure, Dilapidated state of public schools with no teachers and in our very eyes Port Harcourt the capital city of Rivers State has turned to garbage city” Mr Solomon said.
The group asked the governor to stop his unnecessary Give-Away of our scarce resources and implore him not to emulate the foot-steps of his predecessor Barr. Nyesom Ezebunwo Wike, in this regard.