Gombe PIME debunks allegation of bribe
The Special Adviser to Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya on Project Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation PIME, Prof. Namala Keftin Amuga, has debunked allegation of monetary inducement involving the members of his team during land title verification exercise in some GDPs in Gombe metropolis describing it as unfounded and ridiculous.
Addressing journalists at the government house Wednesday, Professor Namala Keftin Amuga said the allegation which is under investigation is disturbing also stressing that no such deal was ever authorised by him or any member of the team.
While dissociating the PIME team from such act, Amuga challenged any person or group of persons who was requested by any member to offer bribe or gratification before, during and after the verification exercise to come forward with evidence or prove of such transaction.
He also explained that no form of tender was ever required or advanced to the team during the entire exercise and implored anyone affected to personally deal with the fraudulent individual rather than dragging a revered PIME team that worked hard to gain the confidence of the people of the state during the verification exercise.
The Special Adviser further advised the general public to always ensure payment of requisite and calculated ground rents of their assets as well as ensure collecting receipts in like sum.
He assured that any one with complaints and relevant reports concerning such shady deal should not hesitate to approach the team promising them confidentiality in handling reported cases.
Amuga used the occasion to appreciate those who sincerely presented themselves and their land documents for verification as directed by the state government maintaining that the committee’s report will soon be presented to the government for further action.
Joshua Danmalam information officer SSG’S Office.
