We Told You! PDP Gloats At APC Over Corruption Claims Against Commissioner

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP in Edo State says that its assertions of wild-scale looting by operatives of the new All Progressives Congress, APC in the state have been justified by the recent suspension of the Attorney General and commissioner for justice, Hon Samson Osagie based on corruption allegations.

Reacting to the suspension of Osagie and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, over corruption allegations, the PDP said that the allegations brought to light were, however, a scratch on the surface of “reckless financial mismanagement, maladministration and illegality under,” the APC government in Edo State.

GWG.ng reports that the assertion was made by the chairman of the caretaker committee of the PDP, Dr Anthony Aziegbemi.

“These findings merely scratch the surface of systemic corruption, misappropriation of public funds, and blatant legal violations occurring right under the governor’s watch.

“Despite these suspensions, only a thorough investigation can reveal the full extent of the corruption and organized theft committed by these disempowered politicians, who have regained control of public finances in just 85 days of Okpebholo’s administration.

“From illegally ousting duly elected council chairpersons using thugs, to misappropriating funds intended for local government workers, and mishandling revenue generation, resulting in a drop of the State’s IGR from about N8bn to N2bn monthly, the situation reflects widespread misadministration and entrenched corruption.

“We call on the Federal Government to urgently address this executive misconduct in Edo State, restore local governments to their duly elected officials, and uphold their autonomy to foster inclusive grassroots development.”

“We also urge relevant security agencies, including the Department of State Services (DSS), the military, the police, and the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to investigate the fraudulent activities and financial recklessness characterizing the government’s operations over the past two months.”

GWG.ng reports that Hon Osagie has, however, strongly rebuffed the allegation raised against him asserting that he has never engaged in corruption in his public life, though his suspension has inevitably staged another drama between the Edo leaders of the PDP and APC.

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