Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State has been exposed.

Pensioners in the state have accused the Governor of using the Department of State Services (DSS) to molest them.

Amaechi Ohaneje, chairman of the Imo Pension Intervention Committee (PIC) said;

“We, however, decided to establish the committee as a means of rally for our pension. After we were attacked by thugs during our protest earlier August, the DSS invited us, the committee.”

“They held us for four hours and accused us of disturbing the relative peace in the State. They warned that we would be arrested if we continued protesting.”

“We have written to them explaining the reason for our protest, they seemed to pity us but suddenly changed their minds. We pleaded with them to allow us press home our demand but they seemed to be compromised by the Governor.”

“Over 49 pensioners have died of hunger and other health challenges since the Governor assumed office in January.”

“The Governor has been making irregular payment against his promise to start paying by last June.”

“Payments are made in badges, some will receive for two months, another set will get one month while some have not received at all.”

“By estimation, only 40 per cent of the pension has been paid. This is very unfair. The Governor should stop handling the payment himself. He should hand it over to the office of the Accountant General.”

“The state has about 24,962 verified pensioners but many of us are owed over five years arrears by the previous government of Rochas Okorocha.”