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Wednesday, May 06, 2015
Enugu lawmakers demanded for public money – Chime
Enugu State Governor, Sullivan Chime, has dismissed the impeachment threat by some members of the state House of Assembly, describing such legislators as frustrated characters.
Chime told journalists in Enugu that the bottom line of the so-called impeachment threat was money, which he was not ready to give them.
The governor, who did not exhibit any worry, said the legislators knew very well that they cannot impeach him because it was apparent to them that time was not on their side and they could not form a two- third majority to do that.
He said the lawmakers had only succeeded in making themselves a laughing stock by embarking on a journey that was impossible.
“I know, and they too know, that what they are doing will not see the light of the day but I want my defence to see the light of the day,” the governor said..
Chime, who persistently insisted that the remote issue was money, said he refused to give them public funds which he could not account for, hence they resorted to arm twisting which he also resisted.
He said: “They felt the administration was coming to an end and it is time for them to make money. They came shamelessly and said that I should give them money.
“They thought I was asking for the N11billion loan as a parting gift. This nonsense started when they could not get me to give them money outside their allowance.
“I won’t give them any money because I can’t account for it. It is public money. And I have no regrets for what I am doing.”
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