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Obaseki runs one of Nigeria’s most transparent govts, APC transition c’ttee dazed by documentation of projects, others, says Nehikhare

…says Okpebholo’s team digging for dirt where there’s none, laments absence from meetings

The Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Osa Nehikhare, has said the State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki runs one of the most transparent and prudent governments in the country, noting that the members of the transition committee of Senator Monday Okpebholo are only dazed and overwhelmed by the documentation of projects and other achievements of the incumbent government.

Nehikhare, who spoke to journalists in Benin City, the Edo State capital, decried the absence of Okpebholo's transition committee for the second consecutive day from the joint transition session with the team of the State Government.

He said the narrative that Okpebholo’s team boycotted the joint sessions over failures of the government’s team to provide necessary documents was false, noting that the government had provided both digital and hardcopy documents to the APC team who are only overwhelmed by the level of documentation of projects and achievements in the last eight years.

Raising and showing some of the hard copy documents that have been made available to the APC transition team, Nehikhare insisted that the team must realize that they are a transition and not an inquisitive committee.

He said, "We are here again for another transition committee meeting, and as we have noticed yet again that it's only the Edo State Government Transition Team that is present while that of the APC are yet to arrive at the venue of the meeting after over two hours of waiting.

"Before the transition meeting started, we had to basically harass the APC to send us a list of their members and it took them days to respond. The Edo State Government did all that because it's the civilized thing to do. If a government is leaving power, it hands over power smoothly and orderly to the next government.

"When handing over power, you are not just handing over the instrumentality of power but everything you have done while in Government, to showcase what you have done, the achievement and challenges faced while in power.

During our inaugural meeting, we listed out the timetable of how this committee was going to meet because creating a transition Committee when a government is changing hands is crucial for ensuring a smooth transfer of power. We are only having this problem because our brothers from the other side most likely are not prepared for the kind of projects and achievements they saw in our documentation.”

Displaying the documents, the Commissioner stated, "These are the hard copies of Edo State Government thematic pillars which were put in place in our normal way of working digitally. But our brothers said it's too complicated for them that they want hardcopy. We have made hard copies of these documents in 24 places but they later informed us that they have increased their membership to 27. We have yet again printed more copies.”

He added: "A transition government like ours, we are very proud of what we have done and achieved and we have asked the incoming government to come and inspect what we have done. We have asked them to look at our projects and what we claim to have done but they have refused to even look at the documents.”

Noting that they were only dazed by Obaseki’s performance in the last eight years, Nehikhare said during the last gubernatorial election, the APC made spurious claims and peddled lies that the government had no projects but they are today “overwhelmed with documentation, pictures, facts, and data of the governor’s projects and achievements.”

He further noted, "Instead of them to face the issue of transition, they have turned themselves into inquisition team. They are asking questions only the Chief Executive can pass to the next Chief Executive. We have answers to all their questions in the document we are presenting to them.

"They have a list of about 24 questions they want us to answer as if they are the ones dictating the transition but I would like to remind them that until after November 12th, 2024, Obaseki and this team are in power and are the team in government.

"The Edo State Government does not take orders or instructions from members brought in for transition issues. We are not worried about financial data or Edo State assets, they are all documented. Edo State Government has developed the Edo State Government Asset Register as all assets owned by the Edo State Government both in the State and outside the State are all listed in the register. This is available for all Edo people to see.”

According to him, "We are the ones transiting and would give them all the information they need. It's not true and quite embarrassing to say the PDP government can't provide them with documentary evidence of financial transactions. Sen. Monday Okpebholo will receive a very detailed handover note from Governor Godwin Obaseki.

"Also on the e-gov platform in the office of the governor, all financial transactions, and bank statements, among others are on the governor's dashboard. The transition committee is not the incoming governor but is sent to verify what we have done.

“We are here every morning at the recommended time to provide them with what we have done in our transition committee’s report. We will not tolerate lies from them as this government has been very transparent in all we have done and have received countless awards.”

He reassured, "We are here to reassure Edo people that the Edo State Government is committed to a smooth handover as we will be here on a daily basis to provide the APC transition team with whatever information they require. The governor will give a detailed handover note to his successor as it's a standard practice all over the world.

"As a government, we have provided documentation in digital forms but they said they want it in hardcopies and we have done the same. We have nothing to hide as we are ready to help them visit sites and projects undertaken by this administration.”

https://www.godwinobaseki.com/News/obaseki-runs-one-of-nigerias-most-transparent-govts-apc-transition-cttee

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Obaseki runs one of Nigeria’s most transparent govts, APC transition c’ttee dazed by documentation of projects, others, says Nehikhare

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Lies.
Obaseki is the worst Governor in Nigeria. He was running a one man show. That's why the good People of Edo reject him and his godson Asue

That’s what it should be when you have professionals with integrity in politics. Expect growth, peace and an organized society.

So it was all propaganda before election?

Bighead9:


Lies.
Obaseki is the worst Governor in Nigeria. He was running a one man show. That's why the good People of Edo reject him and his godson Asue

yes because he refused to share the money with party people as usual. He is one of the best governor the state ever produced. His only sin was not fixing federal roads.

Thank God but if EFCC comes in i believe you will still display the same level of confidence of documentation,transparency and what have you. More powers to your elbows.

sagitariusbaby:
yes because he refused to share the money with party people as usual. He is one of the best governor the state ever produced. His only sin was not fixing federal roads.

He refused to work in Edo State since he became a Governor 8 years ago. Today the people of Edo have paid him in his own coin
For 8 years Obaseki has zero project to his name.

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They have refused to show up for the continuation of the sitting of the transition committee on Monday because according to them, Obaseki has refused to give them sitting allowance.
These are the crop of thieves APC are parading.
For your information, Obaseki does not share money. Edo money is for Edo people.
When Monday Okpebholo is sworn in, let him share money to you as he rightly promised but as if na Obaseki? No level.

Chinjo2:
They have refused to show up for the continuation of the sitting of the transition committee on Monday because according to them, Obaseki has refused to give them sitting allowance.
These are the crop of thieves APC are parading.
For your information, Obaseki does not share money. Edo money is for Edo people.
When Monday Okpebholo is sworn in, let him share money to you as he rightly promised but as if na Obaseki? No level.

Sharrap you propagandist. The sitting allowance rumour was even denied by the pdp. They refused to show up because Obaseki team refused to bring all necessary documents and there aren't denying it. Better update yourself boy

Bighead9:
He refused to work in Edo State since he became a Governor 8 years ago. Today the people of Edo have paid him in his own coin
For 8 years Obaseki has zero project to his name.

You mean the massive rigging that INEC conducted called election? If PDP didn't win, why are they being attacked by Apc touts at the tribunal?

sagitariusbaby:
You mean the massive rigging that INEC conducted called election? If PDP didn't win, why are they being attacked by Apc touts at the tribunal?

Which massive rigging?

LandMann:
If you need documents and rubbish paper to prove your achievements as a governor then you're a thief and you belong in jail.

When Oshiomole was leaving Edo in the hands of this useless Obaseki, he didn't need documents and papers to prove his achievements cos it was visible everywhere.

Today, Obaseki the MOU governor is showing everyone a truckload of documents to prove his achievements. Shame on his bald head

Don't mind the mumu Governor. Someone who ruled Edo for 8 years with no physical project. All he do is to pay some jobless youths to propagate lies online. Thank God his political career is over now.

sagitariusbaby:
You mean the massive rigging that INEC conducted called election? If PDP didn't win, why are they being attacked by Apc touts at the tribunal?

No one rigged. The people of Edo massively voted against Obaseki's godson. In 2019, APC wanted to rig but the people of Edo no give them the opportunity. But since Obaseki decided to turn himself to the worst Governor in Nigeria, the people of Edo decided to massively vote against him.

Continue fooling yourself and ipob,s dunces!

Bighead9:
No one rigged. The people of Edo massively voted against Obaseki's godson. In 2019, APC wanted to rig but the people of Edo no give them the opportunity. But since Obaseki decided to turn himself to the worst Governor in Nigeria, the people of Edo decided to massively vote against him.

Then let the tribunal work. Stop using kabaka boys to disrupt the process. Monday cannot rule Edo state.

LandMann:
If you need documents and rubbish paper to prove your achievements as a governor then you're a thief and you belong in jail.

When Oshiomole was leaving Edo in the hands of this useless Obaseki, he didn't need documents and papers to prove his achievements cos it was visible everywhere.

Today, Obaseki the MOU governor is showing everyone a truckload of documents to prove his achievements. Shame on his bald head

you mean the repainted red roof building were no learning was actually taking place and was producing thugs, cultist and prostitute? Do you understand principal factors that used to measure development? Do you know what hdi even mean?.

sagitariusbaby:
Then let the tribunal work. Stop using kabaka boys to disrupt the process. Monday cannot rule Edo state.

Waste of time. Edo people didn't vote Obaseki's godson. The few votes Obaseki and his godson got were actually rigged.

UnitedKingdom:
That was how APC did all they did to dig out any wrong doing about Peter Obi, but Mercy say NO. Nothing was found they resulted in propaganda, lies, insult and all manners of things.

Sharap, nonsense Apga Judas.