From Obinna Odogwu, Abakaliki
Ebonyi State Governor David Umahi has alleged that some “recalcitrant civil servants” were inciting the workers of the state to cause civil unrest in the state.
He said that one of such unruly civil servants used a very high-tech electronic machine to send him message containing unprintable words. He warned the state’s workforce to be mindful of such “dubious characters” among them, who he said were hell-bent on rubbishing his decent achievements in office.
Umahi made the disclosure on Friday during a meeting with the leadership of the organized labour at the Council Chambers, Government House, Abakaliki.
He said that his administration was open to fair, constructive criticism devoid of bias, and pointed out that he was managing the state’s meagre resources to execute people-orient projects targeted at securing a better future for the people and should be appreciated for that.
“There is nothing wrong with constructive criticism. But I won’t fold my hands and watch you incite workers against the government. My interest is to develop Ebonyi and restore her pride to the people,” he said.