Ohakims exmas largesse unmarranted, Imo Group

A Socio/Political Group based in Owerri, the Imo State Capital Imo Democratic Congress has decried the whooping tax- payers money spent during the 2009 Xmas by Imo State Governor Mr. Ikedi Ohakim to fete friends, associates and hangers on whereas the same state is in dire need of infrastructures and facing serious unemployment and is at best in comatose. A statement signed by the Group’s Executive Secretary, Mr. Maximus Uba and made available to newsmen in Owerri listed the unwarranted Xmas expenditures as.

50 million to purchase Rice + Condiments, items that did not go round even to his new face supporters, PDP supporters and hangers on
10 million to hire top musicians like Ras Kimono, Onyeka Onwenu ,some DJ’s and comedians for his “Burma Retreat” Xmas Party.
5 million for Hotel Accommodation, logistics and flight tickets.
5million for several women dance groups that entertained on Burma Retreat Xmas party.
100million cash gifts to political elders, new face executives , house members and PDP National/State Executives from the East
10million spent on Hampers/Cards, etc to Senators NASS/Imo House members and other political office holders
5million for Xmas decoration of his Houses, in the Village, Abuja, Lagos and Owerri and those of his in laws.
5million spent to purchase Return tickets to friends, Relations and Business Associates invited Home from abroad for his Xmas party.
50million to procure some Exotic car gifts which were distributed to friends Associates and some political leaders.
50million Advanced to his Lawyers, Judicial staffers In view of the pending Agbaso case.

Looking at the above financial Malfeasance which took place in less than 10days, the group then called on anti-graft agencies to step into Imo and stop the financial hemorrhage which has left Imo People stranded, confused and in abject penury. The group urged Imo People to stand up for their right now.