About two weeks ago it was allover the media that the  Imo State Governor Sen. Hope Uzodinma released six months salaries outstanding arrears and bonuses for heartland players.

Also last week the players visited the Sports Commissioner's office where he show them the signed approval of the  six months salaries by the governor.

The question now is why are players being paid one month salary and being forced to sign attestation of no indebtedness despite being owed for up to ten months salaries. Most of the players have objected to signing that form.

Will LMC led by Shehu Dikko keep pampering Heartland due to perceived personal pecuniary benefits at the detriment of the players?

Speaking to the media, one of the players of Heartland who opted to speak anonymously said whatever players of Heartland and other clubs  are passing through in the NPFL as it relates to breach of contract and unpaid wages is caused by LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko.


"It's unfortunate that we are in the hands of politicians running our football, no wonder the commissioner boasted to us that they will not pay and LMC will not do anything."