The Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has denied reports that he said huge debts left behind by the immediate-past administration of Adams Oshiomhole was hindering the work of his administration.

Obaseki said that the reports were false and fabricated, as none of the media houses that reported the story over the weekend could provide any proof, either by voice recording or signed statement, to show that he made the comment.

According to him, those behind the story were only out to deceive Edo people and achieve a predetermined end.

He said, “The report is the figment of the imagination of the individuals who published it. The publication goes a long way to show how much the noble journalism profession has been invaded by people who do not have any training what so ever to do the job.

“The Edo State Government under the leadership of Obaseki is not hindered by debt obligations. All our projects are being undertaken as planned and the terms of our facilities from the World Bank and the Federal Government are liberal with repayment period of over 20 years.

“As chairman of the Economic Team, under former governor Adams Oshiomhole, Obaseki negotiated most of these concessionary loans from International Development Agencies (IDAs).

“Thankfully, we have roads and other infrastructure to show for these facilities across the state today.

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that ruled the state for close to a decade ran the state aground as Edo infrastructural facilities were in a state of decay as at the time Oshiomhole-led interventionist administration took over power.

“Edo roads were called ‘Lucky Stones’, a metaphor for the shoddy road patchwork done by the then PDP administration, using oversize stones. Some roads were ‘constructed’ on paper, but were not constructed in real life.”


From Zenithnaija.com

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https://zenithnaija.com/the-truth-about-huge-debts-oshiomhole-left-for-me-obaseki-2/

Lol

Osho baba,the debtor

What the figures say is totally different from what you are insinuating..

Its not your personal money that was squandered and misappropriated, the tax payers deserve to know the truth.

Oshio must have reached out to him

Huge indebtment is the hallmark of all states esp.those being administered by the APC.

Denial all the time.... Na their way shaa... Why will I be surprised?

Oshiomole really sucked the hell out of that state

And Oshiomole has joint the crusade against corruption

APC and Corruption

Still mentioning PDP that ruled Edo 11years ago.

He can't openly say it now. But everybody knows thats the situation on ground. Oshiomole destroyed the state with a huge debt that can't be paid in decades.

We all know the governor isn't happy but becos he can't do jack so he pretends all is well.

And as usual dey'll find a way to blame PDP ...Is d state owing or not? All he did was mention wat dey did during d last administration and not his administration. We know he's jus figurehead there, Oshobaba is still in charge

He is afraid of being given the Dino treatment.

Continue to lie, soon na you go still shout...

Nigerian Governors and leaving of liabilities. they are 5 and 6.

Hmmm...

i missMy City Benin. Can't wait to Gerrawt of this village Called Auchi. 45 days to Graduation. e no easy

La mouth
La leak
La need
La deny

K

My love for Oshiomhole sha

no be only una this one apen to oooo

hmmmm

I never expected obaseki to agree.....