IPAC Calls For Dissolution of Cabinet in Ebonyi State, Decries Slow Pace of Projects' Execution By Contractors

From OMAKA OKOH (ABAKALIKI)

The Inter Party Advisory Council, (IPAC) Ebonyi State chapter has called for immediate dissolution of Governor Francis Nwifuru's Cabinet over alleged poor performance.

The IPAC State Chairman, Comrade Ernest Nwaze, who made the call during a media engagement with journalists in Abakaliki, decried the slow pace of  ongoing construction of projects including the Vanco flyover by Governor Francis Nwifuru's adminstration.

He said: "We recommend that His Excellency should urgently reshuffle or outrightly dissolve his Cabinet and select competent professionals who will be more diligent in implementing government policies and programs under better supervision.

“This is for transparency in governance and accountability in the management of public resources. We also call for the establishment of independent oversight bodies to monitor the implementation of projects and policies.”

The IPAC Chairman said the end of year media  event is aimed at providing a comprehensive overview of the governor’s performance, addressing concerns, and offering constructive recommendations for the progress of the state.

He said: “IPAC observes a very slow pace of work on the Vanco flyover and other projects awarded by the state government and enjoined the contractors handling some of the projects to execute the jobs according to  specification.

“IPAC also observes that some of the contractors are not doing enough in implementing government policies and programs and suggested proper supervision to avoid shoddy jobs,” the Chairman added.

He further called on Governor Nwifuru’s administration to ensure effective supervision of his appointees, alleging that “some of them are either overwhelmed by the responsibilities of their offices or lack the capacity required for holding such offices.

“IPAC observes that some state government appointees are not doing enough in delivering their duties."