You’re prioritizing politicians, ignoring senior citizens – Abia pensioners knock Gov Otti

The Abia Pensioners Forum has criticized the authorities authorities for ignoring their plight portion clearing allowances and different benefits owed erstwhile councillors and section authorities chairmen.

The pensioners condemned the improvement erstwhile they addressed journalists successful Umuahia connected Monday.

Speaking connected behalf of the elder citizens, the coordinator, Okey Kanu, expressed interest that pensioners who served the authorities authorities for 35 years oregon until 60 years of age, are yet to get their pension arrears and gratuities inherited from erstwhile administrations.

He reminded Governor Otti astir his promises to Abia pensioners earlier the 2023 polls, informing the authorities authorities that immoderate pensioners person fallen sick oregon died without receiving their pension arrears and gratuities nether his administration.

“Those inactive live request this outgo to feed, bargain drugs and be to different subsistent needs and wellness challenges.

“Ironically, since past year, erstwhile section authorities chairmen and councillors who served lone 2 years nether erstwhile administrations person been paid their entitlements by the contiguous administration.

“What an injustice that pensioners who retired aft 35 years of work oregon connected attaining 60 years of property are treated with levity, disdain and ignominy,” Kanu said.

Kanu, who is simply a lawyer, regretted that despite...