Citizens of cash-strapped Niger state have vociferated their frustrations about their governor on learning that he went to London to watch the clash between Arsenal and Chelsea live during the weekend.      

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NIGER State Governor Abubakar Sani has come under criticism following his trip to London to watch Saturday’s Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal.

Residents of the state on Monday described the governor’s visit to Stamford Bridge as “frivolous” considering the financial problems of the state.

However, the governor explained on his Twitter page that he was at Stamford Bridge to watch the match at the instance of Chelsea midfielder Mikel Obi, who plans to set up a football academy in the state.

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Source: Punch