An online medium (not CityScoop) had reported a petition filed by Concerned Ikosi Isheri LCDA Residents against Bada over the issue. The group had allegedly accused her of making it compulsory for councillors, supervisors and workers to buy the fabrics, among other allegations levelled against her.
But the council boss told newsmen that those allegations were part of a deliberate attempt to blackmail her, tarnish her reputation and create unnecessary division within her administration.
“I want to categorically state that these allegations are completely false and baseless. Since assuming office, I have prioritised the welfare and working conditions of my staff”, she said.
Baba further said that she recently increased their welfare bonus from N4,000 to N10,000, a gesture aimed at acknowledging their commitment and motivation to their work.
The sociable council boss however admitted that her friends and associates from abroad were the ones that decided to choose the N650,000 fabrics among themselves to celebrate her birthday coming up in December 2023. She said there was no formal invitation to her staff, forcing them to contribute financially towards her 50th birthday celebration. - Additional information from NAN.