Parting Gift: Taraba Gov, Ishaku approves N2bn exotic cars for Self, Wife, Deputy

Adebayo Adenrele



Barely some days to his exit from office, the Executive Governor of Taraba State, Darius Ishaku has approved over N2bn to purchase exotic cars for himself, Deputy and their wives.

In a memo presented by the Governor, N1.3bn will be allocated
to him and his wife while his deputy , Haruna Mamu and his wife will receive cars worth N750 million.

Under the deal, the Governor will get two Toyota Land Cruiser SUVs, two escort Toyota Hilux and a utility vehicle, while his wife will get a Land Cruiser SUV and an escort vehicle.

The approval, according to a source who craved anonymity was made during the last State Executive Council (SEC) meeting chaired by the Governor.

“Governor Darius Ishaku in our last SEC meeting asked the council to approve a memo he presented for the purchase of vehicles for himself, his deputy and their wives and it was speedily approved without any argument,” the source said.

The source added that it was argued at the meeting that since Darius and his deputy assumed office in 2015, they had been using old vehicles inherited from their predecessors and that they therefore deserve new vehicles as they prepare to step down.

More details soon…