The Caretaker Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area Evans Bipi has called on President Bola Tinubu to call the Executive Director of Finance and Administration (EDFA) of the Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC Boma Iyaye to order for abusing his position.
Speaking in Bolo Town during a Familiarization visit to the area, Evans Bipi said the manner in which the EDFA of NDDC has been conducting his personal affairs as an indigene of the area is capable of causing a breach of the existing peace in the area.
He accused Boma Iyaye of using his position in NDDC to harass and intimidate the peace-loving people of Ogu/Bolo just to please his political godfather and Minister of FCT Nyesom Wike.
Evans Bipi also accused the EDFA of NDDC of constantly holding unlawful procession and protest in Ogu/Bolo to create tension and unnecessary supremacy battle in the area just to impress the Minister of FCT at the detriment of the peace of the area.
“The EDFA of NDDC has continued to deceive himself and his political godfather that he is in control of the political landscape of Ogu/Bolo just to save his job in NDDC by holding illegal protest in the area, intimidating and provoking people to anger and causing disruption of lawful businesses in the area”.
“The unprovoked and unwarranted action of the EDFA of NDDC poses serious threat to the sustenance of peace in Ogu/Bolo that is adjudged as one of the most peaceful LGA in Rivers State”.
“Mr. President should know that the EDFA of NDDC is using his position to stoke violence and cause crisis in his Local Government Area instead of using it for public good”.
“It is therefore imperative for the President to call him to order to forestall a breakdown of law and order in Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area”
The Caretaker Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Evans Bipi also described the conduct of the EDFA of NDDC Boma Iyaye as shameful, disheartening and unbecoming of a public officer who shares in the core mandate of the NDDC to fast-track development of the Niger Delta region and complements the development efforts of both State and Local Governments in the region.
He urged the peace-loving people of Ogu/Bolo to continue to remain peaceful and law abiding in the face of provocation by those he described as anti-democratic forces who do not mean well for the Local Government Area.
On the issue of development, the CTC of Ogu/Bolo Evans Bipi said the Council will provide 4 power generating sets for Bolo Town to boost power and water supply in the area.
He also announced the immediate dissolution of the Electricity and Water Committee of Bolo Town appointed by the immediate past administration of the Council and announced the reconstitution of a new Committee to work in line with the vision of his administration.
He tasked the new Executives of Electricity and Water Committee of Bolo Town to key into the foolproof plan of his administration to bring a lasting solution to the perennial problem of power and water supply in the area.
The CTC Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Evans Bipi also visited Wakama Community where he promised to improve the living condition of the people through his economic empowerment programme.
He promised to support Fishermen/Women in the Community by providing them with the necessary fishing equipment to boost their trade.
Evans Bipi also urged the Youth of Wakama Community to remain peaceful and eschew social vices and all tendencies capable of causing a breach of the existing peace in the area.
The Ogu/Bolo Council Boss Evans Bipi accompanied by some political bigwigs in the LGA and members of the Caretaker Committee also paid a courtesy visit on the Monarch of Bolo HRH, King Acheseinimie Micah Frank, BoloLuka VIII during the familiarization visit to Bolo Town.
Signed:
Emeka Idika Kalu,
Chief Press Secretary,
Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area,
2nd July, 2024
