Senator Adams Oshiomhole, representing Edo North, criticized former governor Godwin Obaseki for failing to fulfill his promises to the people. Oshiomhole made these remarks in response to the People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) claim that current governor Monday Okpebholo has achieved little in his first year in office. He argued that Okpebholo inherited a state largely abandoned by the previous administration, with many of Obaseki’s projects yielding minimal tangible results.
The senator also attacked the PDP, calling it a “dead party” that failed to deliver meaningful outcomes during its tenure. He urged journalists to rely on verifiable facts rather than quoting the PDP’s statements, which he deemed lacking credibility.
Oshiomhole highlighted several initiatives undertaken by the current administration. He cited the construction of a flyover at Ramat Park, designed to ease traffic congestion in a busy area of the state, noting that the economic benefits of reduced travel time and fuel savings are significant. He also mentioned numerous road projects currently under construction across Edo State, demonstrating the administration’s commitment to development.
In the education sector, Oshiomhole accused the previous administration of neglect, leaving many schools with insufficient teachers and dilapidated facilities. He commended Governor Okpebholo for beginning to rehabilitate these schools, restoring conducive learning environments, and recruiting 5,000 teachers. The senator further noted that the current administration has increased funding for higher institutions: Ambrose Alli University now receives a monthly subvention of N500 million, up from N41 million, helping to resolve long‑standing academic disruptions, while Edo University, Iyamho, receives N250 million monthly, described as a strategic investment in higher education.
Overall, Oshiomhole’s comments suggest that the current administration is making progress in addressing Edo State’s development challenges, despite the difficulties inherited from the previous government.
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