A young man – Freedom Godwin – one of the aides of Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State, has been rescued from the brink of committing suicide over unpaid salaries.
He claimed he has not been paid a kobo since his appointment last year.
Godwin alleged that he got a loan to process documentation for his appointment, but lamented he has been unable to service it because of non-payment of his salaries.
In a video, which has gone viral, Godwin, with a rope slung around his neck, was heard saying: “I am ready to die in this office. I have chosen by myself to take my life.
“I lost everything. I was there living my life and they called me to take appointment. They asked me to borrow money to do clearance.
“At the end of the day they selected some people and paid N100, 000. Telling me Ben Ayade said, Ben Ayade said. So I should go and get a letter from Ben Ayade?
“Please don’t touch me. I will die for them. …I sold everything to pay that young man.
Ayade
“I borrowed money, came here and did documentation hoping that when I am paid, I will pay back the loan.
“See, my wife gave birth through CS – A baby girl. I just said let me see what I can do, but nothing…”
So far, there hasn’t been any official comment from the government.