Bayelsa councillor rejects fundraising after building bridge with funds meant for official car

The Councillor representing Ogbia ward 2 in Bayelsa state, Hon. Onem Tyna Miracle has rejected offers of a GoFundMe or any other fundraising campaign planned on her behalf by members of the public.

Journalist101 had reported how the Councillor reduced the age long suffering of her people by using the money meant for her official car to build a bridge linking two communities in her Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State

She did the project despite the discouragement from people who warned her of the monetary expense of such an undertaking.

Photos of the bridge, before and after construction, had gone viral and members of the public hailed Tyna for her selfless service. The public commendation also reportedly drew the attention of Bayelsa State Governor, Duoye Diri, who reportedly invited the councillor to the state Government House.

Using her newly created Twitter account on Sunday, the celebrity councillor, however, turned down benign offers of fundraising from members of the public, urging her to do more for her people.

“After due consultations from well-meaning Nigerians home and abroad,” she tweeted, “I want to formally decline the offer to raise a GoFundMe or any form of CrowdFunding for any purpose whatsoever.

“I appreciate every effort so far, but this decision is necessary and does not mean to make anyone feel bad.

“While I am focused on making a lasting impact within the little at my disposal, I know and I believe without doubt that H.E Senator Douye Diri will support me to do more for the people.

“Let’s all stay focused on being a true Servant to the people,” she added.