Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo
State has accused the Peoples Democratic Party-led Federal Government of
siphoning N800 million for a water project
that was never executed in Okpella,
Etsako East Local Government Area of the state.
Speaking on Monday at the flag-off
of the 24-km Ogiriga-Afokpella-Okugbe-Imiekuri-Ohu road project with a spur to
Awuyemi in Okpella, the second road project to be so flagged-off in the state
within a week , Oshiomhole said records at the Federal Ministry of Water
Resources, Abuja, shows that the project has been completed, yet no single
water pipe was laid in the locality.
According to Oshiomhole, “I am happy
to be here to fulfill one of the promises I made to the people of this
community. We have done schools, light, and water and now roads. I believe that
the primary purpose of government is to bring development to the people.
“I am happy to hear from your
highness that the people of the state recognize that our projects are not
political projects. We don’t do projects to deceive the people and that is why
whatever we choose to do is properly done.
Oshiomhole noted “For me we have
only one purpose in government to deliver the greatest good to the greatest
number of people in the shortest possible time. My joy today and I encourage
you to reflect, all of the things that have been listed are the things that we
have accomplished in six years. But always remember that Nigerian democracy is
sixteen years now.
“When I look at what we have
achieved in six years I ask you always not to forget that when I came in we
have had PDP for ten years. In this kingdom the PDP cannot show you one red
roof in ten years. Today your government has delivered to the Edo child not
only a red roof, beautiful classrooms; we also abolished all forms of
collections.
“I am happy that we are flagging off
the construction of roads that would link various communities in Okpella
Kingdom”, he stressed.
The Governor remarked “For us Edo
state cannot return to the past. This party that specializes in stealing, they
have stolen a lot. Government may be broke, but individuals are so rich. I hear
in Fugar they suddenly came out with a foundation, they are giving ten and
twenty thousand naira loan to people to tie them down.
“Let me ask you: if I choose to take
one billion naira out of the money for this road project, how many of you can I
share it to, I will share it to so many people, but how long will it last, so I
need you to choose between those who will steal the money and give you five
thousand for election and those who will use the money to work.”
Oshiomhole added: “the PDP has
destroyed every institution of state and before they destroy us, we must remove
them. Hope you are aware that PDP records in the Ministry of Water Resources in
Abuja say that they have completed the Okpella water scheme with eight hundred
million naira. That is the story of Nigeria everywhere”.
He said “what we are doing today is
not just a road project connecting many communities; we are following our
standard specifications. You have the asphalt base and on top of that we put
the stone base. In many of the areas we would ensure that there is drainage, because
if there is no drainage the road will not last.”
In his remarks, the Okuokpellagbe of
Okpella, HRH Alhaji A. Y.E Dirisu, said the history for the request for the
construction of this road dates back to 2011 when he led a delegation of some
members of the community on a courtesy to the Governor.
“We are delighted to report that
even when some of our people were beginning to assume the status of doubting
Thomases, you remained consistent in assuring all and sundry of avowed
commitment to execute the project in conformity with has come to been known as
the high Oshiomhole standards.”
In a welcome remark, the
Commissioner for Works, Hon Osarodion Ogie said the project is a continuation
of the governor’s commitment to taking development to the people and and
opening up every part of the state.
Oshiomhole accuses FG of siphoning N800m project fund
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