Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has denied allegations that he bought some tractors using palliative funds provided by the Federal Government to cushion the effect of hardship in the country.
The denial was contained in a press release by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime.
The release, made available to journalists in Awka, lashed out at those propagating such rumour, insisting that Soludo has shown fiscal accountability and transparency in his government.
He said: “We wish to categorically state that these claims are entirely false and without merit.
“Anambra State Government under the leadership of Governor Soludo has always been committed to transparent and accountable governance, with a primary focus on the well-being of its citizens, particularly farmers.
“Soludo administration has offered farmers in the state is the distribution of 1,100,000 hybrid coconut and palm seedlings to over 100,000 households, igniting the hope of lifting many out of poverty. This was done out of budgetary allocation to agriculture, and not with any palliatives fund.
“The news story circulating online, claiming that Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, utilized part of the state’s palliative funds to procure 800 tractors, which were subsequently distributed to farmers free of charge is fake.
“The administration operates within the bounds of fiscal responsibility and prudent financial management. Any insinuation suggesting otherwise is baseless and misleading.
“We urge the public to disregard such fake news and refrain from spreading misinformation that may convey wrong impressions among the populace.”