Edo State: Obaseki Using Nation's Economic Challenges To Divert Attention From PDP Poor Performance - Edo APC
From Imafidon OSAZUA (Benin)
The Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have alleged that the state governor, Godwin Obaseki, is using the nation's economic challenges to divert attention from his poor performance at the state level.
The party said the government refused to acknowledge or give account of the various financial grants and other palliatives his administration has received from the Federal Government.
Making reference to Obaseki's broadcast on Wednesday, State Acting Chairman of the APC, Jarrett Tenebe, said the governor wobbled and fumbled while struggling to blame his failure on his imaginary fictional story of plans by APC to attack government institutions in Edo State.
He stated, "The All Progressives Congress in Edo State have noticed with concern the unfortunate plan by Governor Godwin Obaseki and his faction of the People's Democratic Party to frustrate the genuine efforts of the Federal Government to considerably reduce the impact of economic hardship on Nigerians, especially here in Edo State.
On Wednesday, Edo people watched Obaseki in disbelief during his hurriedly put together state broadcast, how in his eight minutes speech, he refused to acknowledge or give account of the various financial grants and other palliatives his administration has received from the Federal Government.
"Instead, as usual, he wobbled and fumbled while struggling to blame his failure on his imaginary fictional story of plans by APC to attack government institutions in Edo State.
"Let us once again reiterate that Obaseki has lost his position as the chief security officer of Edo State, having threatened to burn down Nigeria if the police goes ahead to arrest the thugs he sponsored to murder Police Inspector Onuh Akor, the security detail that was attached to Senator Monday Okpebholo.
Obaseki lacks the character and honesty to address Edo people at this critical period in Nigeria.
"The only responsible representative of Edo State Government today, is Deputy Governor, Philip Shaibu, who has shown character, courage and unity of purpose, he is one that can address Edo people.
He added, "For the avoidance of doubt, we are once again calling on Edo people to hold their governor, Godwin Obaseki responsible for the hardship in their state, including the collapse of physical infrastructures across the state.
"The various initiatives put in place by the Federal Government has been frustrated by Obaseki and PDP in Edo State.
For instance, the FG extended relief in the transportation sector, where citizens from states without rail lines were directed to pay 50 per cent of transport fares at selected private transportation companies in Edo State for a specific period.
"Obaseki collected the reimbursement from Federal Government for services that were not provided on the pretence of free ride by Edo City Transport Service.
Like the ostrich, Obaseki pushed for subsidy removal but later turned around to demonize President Bola Tinubu for refusing to put easy money in the pockets of few Nigerians.
"Obaseki and his PDP in Edo State had earlier commended President Tinubu for the decision to remove fuel subsidy and floating of the Naira.
"The PDP had said that, the two economic policies were spot on, and that it is the best way to go round the economy that had been grounded before the present Federal Government came on board. The PDP position was voiced by Tony Aziegbemi, it's state chairman.
"The APC on behalf of Edo people are asking Obaseki to give account for the financial, sectoral and institutional support from the Federal Government, World Bank and other bilateral agencies."
