“Besides, the Federal Government had stated in clear terms that those days of political philanthropy were over. Any state that undertakes the rehabilitation of federal roads does so at its financial burden, as no refund will be made. The issue of federal roads in Edo State is even so peculiar, as the Federal Government had warned the state not to embark on any palliative measure as contracts for the rehabilitation have already been awarded on such roads, even though nothing has yet to be done.
A former Commissioner for Information under Oshiomhole, Kassim Afegbua, said the flooding of the Sapele Road painted a sorry state of roads in the state under the current administration. “Edo State has been in a very sorry state simply because Governor Obaseki failed woefully to embark on the continuity of the projects that his predecessor started; these projects span the entire gamut of the areas of life in the state. For Obaseki, rather than be seen to be walking in Oshiomole’s shadows, he chose to cut his nose to spite his face by not doing any work.
“Deceit has its expiry date. Soon, the eclipse of the workings of Governor Obaseki will be removed, allowing a great light to shine on the real state of affairs of Edo State. Then, all will be clear for us all to see. We know that the Federal Government refunded N16bn to the state being payment for federal projects undertaken by his predecessor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
He said, “It is important to note that the Benin storm water project, which was intended to address the issue of flooding and erosion in Benin City, was not completed by Governor Obaseki. This lack of progress has contributed to the worsening flood and erosion problems in our state. You are aware that over N16bn was refunded to the state under the watch of Obaseki for the federal roads fixed by his predecessor, Oshiomhole.
“The statement made by the Edo State Government accusing the Federal Government of neglecting its responsibilities is a clear attempt to divert attention from these failures and mismanagement. It is disheartening to see such petty politics being played when the lives and safety of innocent Edo citizens albeit Nigerians are at stake.
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