The
Disciples for Democracy has hailed the stand by Edo State Governor, Godwin
Obaseki in demanding for probe into the utilization of the N20 billion
emergency funds allegedly expended by the Niger Delta Development Commission
(NDDC) on projects in the State in the last six months. The governor even announced that he was
exploring the option of suing contractors handling the Commission’s projects
for delivery of sub-standard projects, which caused flooding in parts of the
State.
He
vowed to stop NDDC contractors from executing sub-standard projects as there is
need for synergy between the State Government and NDDC in delivery of quality
projects. “This kind of action is
embarrassing to our administration”, the governor was quoted as saying. “We don’t want people to be confused about
the roads we are constructing and the sub-standard roads executed by NDDC”.
But
the Rights group through its Secretary-General, Mr. Ohimai Ikhidero praised the
governor calling him “The people’s messiah”.
Mr.
Ikhidero said the Edo State governor is not given to deception, and in fact
sees corruption as an anathema. He
therefore enjoined the Edo State people to endorse him for a second term in
office.
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