The leadership of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Delta State has strongly condemned the comment by the Delta State government that it has upscaled the state’s infrastructural development.
Commissioner for Information, Charles Aniagwu, had suggested that Governor Sheriff Oborevwori would respond to his critics by showcasing his “legacy projects”.
But Valentine Onojeghuo, State Publicity Secretary, APC, Delta State, urged the Commissioner to adopt a more constructive approach when reacting to criticisms, rather than dismissing valid concerns with empty assurances.
He said the people of Delta State deserved a government that was actively working to improve their lives, given the huge financial resources at the disposal of this government, which so far had nothing to show for it.
“This is a laughable attempt to deflect attention from the growing concerns of Deltans about the state’s developmental trajectory. It is not only misleading but also a futile effort to distract the public from the urgent issues affecting the state.
“It is no secret that Delta state is grappling with numerous challenges, ranging from inadequate infrastructure to lack of economic opportunities for our youth.
“While we acknowledge that every government, regardless of party affiliation, should focus on legacy-building projects, the reality is that the Oborevwori administration has so far failed to deliver meaningful and impactful initiatives that resonate with the everyday needs of the people of Delta State with his MORE agenda mantra that is becoming less beneficial each passing day.
“Not surprisingly, instead of formulating innovative policies and ideas to address the critical challenges confronting the state’s crumbling infrastructure and job creation, as any responsible government would do, Sheriff Oborevwori’s administration has become increasingly deceptive, hiding behind vague and grandiose promises of future projects rather than taking concrete action today.
“Apart from the Effurun flyover project, which every government media hireling now gleefully points to at any given opportunity, Governor Oborevwori’s administration has failed to deliver any other meaningful projects, and this continues to raise serious concerns among the people of Delta State, who are desperate for real developmental changes,” Onojeghuo stated.
