N7bn Spent in 3 Months: Senator Okpebholo Challenges Gov’ Obaseki
Sen. Monday Okpebholo
In the spirit of good governance and accountability, the senator representing Esan Central at the National Assembly, Senator Monday Okpebholo has come out to challenge Governor Godwin Obaseki on an alleged N7 billion spent in purchasing diesel for the state’s free bus transportation services.
In a statement made recently by the Senator at the 25th priestly anniversary and book launch of Rev’ Fr. Theophilus Idebaneria Itama, which took place at Lumen Chriti International High School, Uromi.
While addressing guests at the occasion, Sen. Okpebholo in an exposé, expressed his views on Governor Godwin Obaseki’s alleged misappropriation of N5bn Petroleum subsidy removal allocated to Edo State by the Federal Government, and another N7bn on diesel to allegedly fuel Edo City Transport (ECTS) Buses in just three months.
‘Akpakomiza’ as he’s fondly called, lamented on how funds are allocated and wasted in Edo State, specifically accusing Obaseki of misappropriating Edo State resources.
Senator Okpebholo accused Obaseki of misappropriating the N5bn Federal Government subsidy removal relief fund, and also a N7bn to procure diesel for his free transportation programme, which according to him was a “total scam.”
In his statement, he made it clear that “the wasteful spending on diesel could have been spent to fix the deplorable roads in the state and also fix other areas of concern”.
He further reiterates that till now the actual position of the Federal Government’s N5bn palliative, including trucks of grains that were said to have been released to the state is yet to be brought to the public gear.
Akpakomiza later called for accountability and efficiency in the allocation of Edo State resources, and that the people of Edo State should be made to enjoy the dividend of democracy as promised in the campaign promises of Mr. Governor.
by: Lucky A. Omonua