In a recent press statement issued on Tuesday morning, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, against inciting the public against President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
The party also accused the governor of attempting to blame the Federal Government for the deplorable state of Edo’s roads as a means to evade accountability for his “incompetence.”
Governor Obaseki’s earlier statement, made through his Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, laid responsibility for the dilapidated condition of federal roads and the hardships faced by the people on the Federal Government.
The governor cited the removal of petrol subsidy, leading to a surge in essential commodity prices, as one of the factors contributing to the suffering of the populace.
However, the APC, represented by Blessing Agbomhere, the publicity secretary South-South Zonal Organising Secretary, asserted that Governor Obaseki had found a convenient scapegoat in President Tinubu’s new administration, which has been in power for less than three months.
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The party emphasized that President Tinubu’s administration had prioritized the removal of burdensome fuel subsidies, which have been a considerable drain on the federal revenue.
The APC further pointed out that Governor Obaseki’s tenure of over seven years had yielded little in terms of achievements, and he was merely overshadowed by the developmental strides of his predecessor, former president of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Adams Oshiomhole.
The warning from the APC comes amid an escalating war of words between the Edo State governor and the ruling party, raising concerns about the political climate in the region.
As the situation unfolds, citizens eagerly await further developments and responses from both parties involved.
Former Governor of Edo State, has issued a statement challenging the impact of the incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration.
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The statement, released to the public, highlighted the economic challenges faced by the state during the former governor’s tenure, urging Obaseki to demonstrate the tangible results of his governance rather than making empty promises and signing Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with entities of questionable existence.
According to the Former Governor’s , his term began in 2008, amidst a severe world economic crisis that caused the state’s monthly revenue to plummet to N1.6 billion, while the Internal Generated Revenue (IGR) stood at N30 million, bringing the total revenue to N1.9 billion.
Despite the financial constraints, the former governor asserts that he made significant strides in the state during his tenure.
The statement, without mincing words, questioned the impact of Governor Obaseki’s administration and accused the current government of signing MoUs with fictitious entities, yet failing to deliver on promises and tangible projects.
Furthermore, Former Governor’s called on Governor Obaseki to cease inciting the people of Edo State against the administration of President Bola Tinubu.
The call for restraint comes amid the ongoing tensions between Obaseki and the All Progressives Congress (APC), where accusations of blame-shifting have been rife.
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Looking ahead, Nigerians eagerly await the commencement of the transformation process, with the upcoming screening and swearing-in of cabinet ministers, a crucial step towards shaping the country’s future direction.
As the nation anticipates these developments, the call for patience and unity has been made to ensure a constructive and harmonious transformational journey.
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