The Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has pledged to dismiss any appointee in his administration found to be involved in bribery or corruption.
This comes two weeks after the Abia State government sacked six officials of the Ministry of Justice for allegedly padding their salaries.
Governor Otti, while worshipping at Abayi District of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Aba Conference, said bribery and corruption are not involved in his administration.
He said that his participation in Abia politics was to restore the dignity of the state, in line with the honesty Igbos were known for.
Otti warned his appointees that they would lose their jobs if they indulged in corruption.
He said, “If anybody tells you to bring money for anything, tell him it is a lie. He is a dupe because he will collect the money from you and still not do anything for you.
“That is why you will never see bribery and corruption in this government. If you get involved, I will fire you.
“We are intolerant of corruption, and nobody can plead for you. If you get involved in bribery and corruption, you are gone.”
Governor Otti said that the recent employment of 5,394 teachers in the state was based on merit, without any of the employees paying a dime.
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