Abia State Governor Alex Otti is facing heavy criticism from Nigerians after failing to reward Enyimba Football Club players with cash for their victory in the 2022/23 Nigeria Premier League (NPL).
Nigerians Outraged: Abia Governor Fails to Reward Enyimba With Cash
Despite hosting a reception for the team and expressing his commitment to their success, Governor Otti did not announce any monetary gift for the players, drawing sharp reactions from the public.
During a celebratory event held at the Banquet Hall, Government House in Umuahia, Governor Alex Otti met with Enyimba Football Club and their management team.
The governor fulfilled his promise of spending time with the newly crowned NPL champions and expressed his support for their future endeavors.
However, his failure to reward the players with cash has caused an uproar among Nigerians.
It has been reported that Enyimba’s players and coaching staff have been enduring financial difficulties, with their salaries and allowances unpaid for the past four months.
Governor Otti acknowledged this issue during the event and assured the team that their outstanding payments would be cleared in due course.
However, the absence of an immediate monetary reward disappointed many.
The criticism faced by Governor Otti stems from the contrasting actions of his counterparts in Rivers State and Akwa Ibom State.
When Rivers United and Akwa United won the league title, their respective governors rewarded the players with cash incentives.
The lack of a similar gesture from Governor Otti has sparked outrage and led to accusations of inconsistency in recognizing sporting achievements.
Despite the disappointment, Governor Otti pledged to provide the necessary support for Enyimba Football Club to excel in Africa and win the prestigious CAF Champion League.
He also revealed plans to renovate the Enyimba stadium, ensuring that it meets the required standards for continental competitions.
As Enyimba Football Club prepares for the upcoming NPL Super Eight tournament in Lagos State, the players remain focused on their on-field performance.
However, the controversy surrounding the governor’s failure to reward their recent success adds an extra layer of pressure to their already challenging task.
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