The Peoples Democratic Party has described moves by the Edo State government to probe former Governor Lucky Igbinedion over alleged fraudulent withdrawal of $31million from the state’s coffers as ‘political witch hunting.”
It said the action smacked of political desperation and persecution, adding that it was shameful and disgraceful that “it took the Adams Oshiomhole’s administration seven years to wake up from its slumber to begin what is clearly a case of political witch-unting.”
Edo State Publicity Secretary of the PDP, Chris Nehikhare, who stated this at a press briefing, urged Governor Oshiomhole to tackle challenges facing the state in the form of dilapidated roads, corruption and flood.
Nehikhare noted that flooding has increased in the state despite the billions of naira expended on the storm water project.
He said Oshiomhole would be leaving behind a huge number of abandoned projects and unfulfilled electoral promises.
“It is obvious that the Oshiomhole camp is piling up a strong financial war chest. In the last four months, he has received $75 million and N10 billion as loans and bailout funds to fight a last ditch battle to maintain and retain his stranglehold on Edo State.” Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Honestly why did it take this administration this long to discover this anomaly? The PDP would be right to label this probe anything they choose. In anycase , let's hope this just doesn't end silently with no results as in the past.
ReplyDeleteThere is widespread flooding in Benin City and I expect better response from the Governor Adams administration.
ReplyDeleteAdams had seven years to repair and renew drainage systems in Benin City but he failed. Now, flood is gradually taking over many areas in Benin City and environs.
The people of Edo state want progress, not political talk and abandoned projects.
Oshiomole is just an empty drum that makes the loudest noise; he is a failure and should accept and live with the shame. After spending the better part of his tenure in office and looting and squandering Edo State money, he is now finding and counting blames on no ground. I think its time he brace up and get ready to face the tune of the drum when he leaves office. I am not from Edo State but I have past through the road on several occasions. There is nothing apart from little work done at Ring Road. So he should stop politicking with his failure to deliver his promises.
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