Sokoto Councillor Donates 2 Mats to Local Community As Welfare Package
- Nigerian politicians are mostly known for giving out ridiculous gifts to their constituents in the name of empowerment
- In Sokoto, a councillor has gone the same route by giving out two mats to some elders in a community
- Although councillors, just like state and federal legislators are mainly elected for the purpose of lawmaking
Sokoto - A report by Sahara Reporters indicates that a councillor in Sokoto has donated two plastic mats to Sadada community in the Kebbe local government area of the state.
The councillor, whose name could not be verified, also took pictures with the beneficiaries while making the donations.
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The donation by the public official has sparked outrage among Nigerians on Twitter.
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Elisha A. Olosunde wrote:
“Wonder shall never end, instead of giving mats factory, they donated just two mats to a community. What a country we are.”
Omotola Yekin Adedayo wrote:
“This isn't the first time, I remember watching NTA news which they were given resistor radio for a campaign in the north.”
Jide Dina wrote:
“Trust me with news like this, we still have a long way to go. Is this dividend of democracy? It is well my people.”
Jeffery Oseitua wrote:
“This country is toasted and the populace aren't even ready for a change.”
Omolagbon Samuel wrote:
“Is this a joke or what? How much is his salary per month, and what is the cost of these two mats? What a representative!!”
Kingsley Obida wrote:
“How long will this continue in a country so blessed with everything, and yet its citizens are living like mergers? What value will these Mats add to the lives of these people living in these communities and how people will use them?”
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The Ibadan-based cleric, who presides over Divine Seed of God Chapel Ministries, in a 35- point prophecy, gave a list of people he described as principalities holding Nigeria to ransom and that must leave the stage as a prelude to the balkanization of the country.
Prophet Olagunju also revealed the obstacles on the way of some notable political players and parties as the nation prepares for another election year.
APC youths fight openly over money in Abuja
Meanwhile, members of APC Rebirth Group, a mobilisation movement under the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday, January 11 tackled each other over N250million allegedly given to them by some state governors.
The money was given to the movement to campaign against the Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary Convention Planning Committee of the ruling party led by Yobe state governor, Mai Mala Buni.
The report noted that during a meeting at the Shehu Musa Yar'Adua Centre in Abuja to disburse the funds, a crisis broke out as some youths accused the leadership of the group of trying to sideline them and pocket all the money.
Source: Legit.ng
