Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, has accused Governor Godwin Obasek’s administration of allegedly looting government property.
Ahead of his swearing in on November 12, Okpebholo accused the outgoing governor of allegedly obtaining last-minute loans from financial institutions.
The APC candidate in the last gubernatorial election warned financial institutions against approving loans for Obaseki. He also told them not to get involved in transactions that could endanger finances of the state.
“With great shock, we regret the widespread reports of looting of government funds and properties by officials of the outgoing administration from the Government House, Benin City,” Okpebholo said.
“It is sad that barely one month to handover, the outgoing administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki is still allegedly obtaining loans from banks and other financial institutions under very shady headings.
“We are also aware of the massive looting and vandalisation of properties including vehicles, furniture, gadgets, household utensils and even carpets from offices and residences of the Edo state government.
“This unacceptable behaviour undermines the trust and faith of our citizens in those entrusted to serve them in the past 8 years.”
