The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Edo State has launched a scathing critique of the newly installed All Progressives Congress (APC) administration, expressing deep concerns about potential democratic breaches and governance improprieties within just two weeks of taking office.
During a press briefing at the party’s State Secretariat in Benin City, Anthony Aziegbemi, Chairman of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, delivered a pointed statement highlighting what the party perceives as significant constitutional and procedural violations by Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration.
The most prominent concern centers on the governor and deputy governor’s alleged failure to resign from their respective national assembly seats, which Aziegbemi argues contravenes constitutional provisions.
“Two weeks after their inauguration on November 12, the governor-select, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Denis Idahosa, have failed to officially resign from their respective seats in the Senate and the House of Representatives,” the statement read.
Aziegbemi further criticized the administration for allegedly bypassing standard procurement procedures, specifically targeting a flyover bridge project at Ramat Park in Benin City.
The PDP leader characterized the project as a “white elephant” designed to reward political godfathers, demanding transparency regarding the contract’s details, cost, and contractor selection process.
The party’s statement warned that if these issues remain unaddressed, they could potentially “spell doom for the state’s democracy” and create a recipe for potential anarchy and instability.
Beyond the flyover project, the PDP also alleged that Governor Okpebholo procured over N5 billion worth of vehicles without following proper procurement protocols.
The party claimed that civil servants in the Central Administration were being threatened for refusing to accept vehicles due to improper documentation.
“Governor-select Okpebholo has been dismantling government infrastructure and considering procurement regulations as hindrances,” Aziegbemi stated.
