LEADERSHIP VACCUM IN EBONYI STATE

Governance is currently on a standstill in Abakiliki, Ebonyi State, following the absence of key officials of government.
Residents who spoke in Abakiliki said there is lull in government activities. This is occasioned by the absence of the governor and his deputy, as well as speaker of the state house of assembly.
Governor Omehia and the Speaker Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Ogbonna Francis Nwifuru, departed  Nigeria yesterday, (Sunday) for a two week unexplained trip to China.
Similarly, the state's Deputy Governor, Dr Kelechi Egwe is on a three weeks trip to the USA.
A cross section of Abakiliki  residents lamented that the absence of these three key principal officers of Ebonyi state left the state rudderless as all government business is at standstill.

ANXIETY IN DELTA OVER RUMOURED CIVIL SERVICE PURGE

There is mounting tension amongst civil servants in Delta state following speculations that Governor Ifeanyi Okowa intends to purge the service of certain categories of staff in the state work force.
Speculations are rife that the move is part of plans to reduce tge states monthly wage bill as well as cteate room for many graduates of Delta origin, who have been without job.
This rumour has sent shivers across the state, as many workers have issues with either their date of birth, graduation, date of employment, state of origin and others. The findings followed the yet to be released findings of the recent staff audit conducted by the state government.
To compound the woes of workers, August salary is yet to be paid, while Local Government Council staff are on arrers of their monthly pay.