Oro Governor Gary Juffa has called on the people of Kokoda in his province to be vigilant and aware of certain con men in the area.
Juffa made the call after an individual by the name of Kila Sibolo held meetings and misled many people especially ward councilors and community leaders.
Sibolo alleged to call meetings in regards to a grant of K500,000 for the Kokoda station redevelopment.
However, Juffa clarified that the K500,000 is a grant for the provincial government to use as part of its Kokoda development initiative to rebuild Kokoda.
Juffa said Sibolo has lied to many of the people of Kokoda to claim that the grant was for landowner projects.
“A long list of false claim was submitted by Kila Sibolo for the amount using personal bank accounts of individuals and even councilors for various activities that are not sanctioned and endorsed.”
He said the incident has been reported to the Popondetta police.
“I shall be coming to Kokoda to clarify this and inform the people of Kokoda exactly what the plans are. These monies are part of a K50m grant from the National Government for both Central and Oro Provincial governments for the Kokoda corridor.
“It was secured by the Central and Oro provincial governments through CEPA.”
Juffa said those who were involved with Sibolo will face the law.