Edo PDP Queries Okpebholo’s $250m Euro-Africa Investment Deal, Demands Transparency

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has raised concerns about the recent $250 million investment partnership announced by Governor Monday Okpebholo’s administration with Euro-Africa CCI, describing the deal as a source of embarrassment to the people of the state.

In a statement issued yesterday by its new State Publicity Secretary, Daniel Osa-Ogbegie, the PDP said it would demand transparency and accountability on the transaction, questioning the credibility of the company involved and the management of public resources under the All Progressives Congress (APC) government.

Osa-Ogbegie said:

“We affirm our respect for constituted authority and for the institutions of governance. However, our allegiance remains first and foremost to the people of Edo State. Where government policies uplift the people, we shall lend our support, but where governance falters into oppression, waste, or deception, we shall stand firmly with the people.

“In this regard, we serve notice to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, and to the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo: the PDP will hold you accountable to Edo people. We will demand clarity on the governor’s claim of a $250 million investment from Glasgow that has become a source of embarrassment to Edo people at the moment.”

The opposition party also criticized the government’s alleged abandonment of projects started by the previous administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki, vowing to “shine light on fiscal management practices that appear to ignore transparency and responsibility.”

Osa-Ogbegie further warned:

“From today, every false claim, every half-truth, every attempt to malign opposition voices will be met with facts, with records, and with a resolute defence of the Edo people. Let us put an end to gutter politics and embrace responsible, issues-based debate. Kindly advise your principal accordingly.

“The governor’s penchant for abusing opposition leaders is beneath the dignity of his office and will no longer be tolerated. If the government believes in its policies, let it defend them with substance, not with invectives.”

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