News coming from Yenogoa, the Bayelsa State capital says that the
First Lady, Dame Patience Jonathan distributed expired rice to Bayelsa
women.
Dame Jonathan had visited the state on Thursday to distribute
empowerment materials to women. The exercise caused a heavy traffic
gridlock, paralyzing social and commercial activities on the
Yenagoa-Mbiama Road.
Women in the state, who were gathered at the Samson Siasia Stadium at
Ovom, Yenagoa received gifts and cheques from the First Lady, who urged
them to vote en-masse for her husband, Goodluck Jonathan.
However, news reports alleged that the rice distributed by the First Lady were expired ones.
According to Sahara Reporters, “the MDGs, a United Nations benchmark
which is aimed at eradicating extreme poverty and hunger for all
citizens, became the basis for a political campaign ground for Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) and Transformation Ambassadors of Nigeria (TAN), a
political group affiliated with President Jonathan’s re-election.”
Several bags of rice repackaged in bags branded with Mr. Jonathan’s
photos, sewing machines, hair dryers, and tricycles also known as “Keke
NAPEP” were distributed to some at the rally.
A DailyPost source in Yenogoa, responding to enquiries, said she
heard the rumour but cannot confirm if Dame Jonathan actually
distributed rice or whether the rice were expired. She added that what
she is sure the First Lady gave out were tricycles.
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