The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kogi State has
described the recent whistle-blowing policy introduced by Governor
Yahaya Bello as a charade, saying the copycat act is a caricature of
President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government policy.
The
party, in a statement signed by its state Chairman, Alhaji Haddy Ametuo,
and made available to journalists in Lokoja, accused the governor of
using the policy as smokescreen to cover up corruption that has been
thriving under his watch.
“When the leader of our party, President
Muhammadu Buhari, introduced the whistle-blowing policy, it was geared
towards assisting the government to get valuable information on the
recovery of looted funds and assets belonging to the government.
“It
is disheartening to hear that the Bello-led government is making
mockery of the lofty idea in Kogi State by rewarding those that will
expose critics of his government under the disguise of whistle-blower
with the sum of N500, 000 of taxpayers’ money.
“It is certainly far from what whistle-blowing concept is all about.
“He
alleged that the Bello administration was oppressing and intimidating
those who worked tirelessly for the victory of party, which he is
enjoying today.
As part of its probity and accountability mandate,
the Bello-led government had promised a cash reward of N500, 000 to any
person with useful information that could lead to the arrest of
criminals and people that spread false information capable of disrupting
public peace.
A statement by his Chief Press Secretary (CPS),
Mrs. Petra Akinti Onyegbule, in Lokoja said the move was aimed at
consolidating the security efforts of the administration and ensuring
peace and harmonious relationship amongst the people.
The
statement noted that the present administration was out to ensure the
reduction of crime and criminality in the state and curb the attitude of
some politically sponsored persons who spread false information against
the government with a view to causing disquiet and rancour amongst the
people.
The government promised that every information given would be treated with utmost confidentiality.
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