APC New Media Campaign Council Committee has called for an an investigation into the Edo State Government and the 18 Local Government Area (LGA) Chairmen under Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration.
This call comes amid allegations of fund diversion ahead of the gubernatorial elections.
Sources within the party allege that funds earmarked for Local Government Development are being diverted to finance The Edo Gubernatorial Campaign. These allegations, if substantiated, could have severe implications for the state’s infrastructure, social amenities, and security.
The council has urged Nigeria’s Premier Anti-Corruption Agencies, The Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), to conduct a thorough and immediate investigation into these claims. The council highlighted the current dire state of Edo’s infrastructure, pointing to poor road conditions, inadequate public services, and a worsening security situation as evidence of the administration’s neglect.