THE RAZOR reports that Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has denied allegations that he bought some tractors, using palliative funds provided by the federal government, to cushion the effect of hardship in the economy.
The denial was contained in a press release by the governor’s Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime.
The release read…
“The attention of the Anambra State Government has been drawn to a fake news story circulating online, claiming that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, utilized part of the state’s palliative funds to procure 800 tractors, which were subsequently distributed to farmers free of charge.
“We wish to categorically state that these claims are entirely false and without merit.
“Instead, one of the support initiatives the Soludo administration has offered farmers in the state is the distribution of 1,100,000 hybrid coconut and palm seedlings to over 100,000 households, igniting the hope of lifting many out of poverty. This was done out of budgetary allocation to agriculture, and not with any palliatives fund.
“Anambra State Government under the leadership of Governor Soludo has always been committed to transparent and accountable governance, with a primary focus on the well-being of its citizens, particularly farmers.
“Furthermore, the administration operates within the bounds of fiscal responsibility and prudent financial management. Any insinuation suggesting otherwise is baseless and misleading.
“We urge the public to disregard such fake news and refrain from spreading misinformation that may convey wrong impressions among the populace.”
The Anambra State Government remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting transparency, accountability, and inclusive governance for the benefit of Ndi Anambra.
