The Edo State Government has dismissed allegations made by the state chapter of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) that it is engaging in destructive politics against former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The PDP accused the state government of dismantling Obaseki’s legacy projects, describing the actions as a form of political vendetta.
In response, State Commissioner for Information and Strategy Prince Kassim Afegbua called the PDP’s claims “laughable” and rooted in frustration. He argued that the party lacks moral authority to criticize the current administration, citing its own internal fragmentation and self‑inflicted destruction. Afegbua said Obaseki’s entry into the PDP had a divisive effect, leading to splinter groups such as Legacy PDP, New PDP and Government House PDP, and that the party is still reeling from the aftermath of his tenure, during which Obaseki allegedly used the party’s platform to secure re‑election and then fractured it.
The commissioner questioned the PDP’s credibility in criticizing the present government, pointing to its history of internal conflicts and alleged failures, including the disrepair of roads and infrastructure left by the Obaseki administration. He also highlighted alleged fraud in the EdoBest education project, asking why the PDP and its members are not ashamed of such monumental failures.
Afegbua emphasized that the current government, led by Governor Monday Okpebholo, has begun addressing the state’s decayed infrastructure despite protests from some quarters. The Edo State Government’s response comes amid ongoing political tensions, and the PDP’s allegations are the latest in a series of exchanges between the two parties.
As the situation unfolds, the state’s efforts to improve infrastructure and education will be closely watched by residents eager for progress. The controversy surrounding Obaseki’s legacy projects and the PDP’s internal conflicts has significant implications for Edo’s political landscape, and the dynamics are likely to continue evolving with potential effects on the state’s future.
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