The outgoing Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has claimed that the All Progressives Congress (APC) borrowed between N2 billion and N5 billion to fund the inauguration of the Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, scheduled for November 12.
Obaseki made the accusation in Benin during the inauguration of the caretaker committee for the state chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He also added that as the outgoing governor, the APC did not involve his administration in the planning of the inauguration or extend an invitation to him.
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“We have almost N27 billion to pay for projects and obligations, but they have started blowing it, and they have gone to borrow money for the inauguration which is going to cost them N2 to N5 billion. That is the money they will first take from the treasury.
“In this holiday period, they will want to spend as much money as possible to confuse the people. They are going to struggle to change their perception.
“They are doing an inauguration and the governor is not even invited. It is like they are starting a brand new government and a brand new state,” he said.
He assured party members that he would remain closely connected to the party, offering advice and support whenever needed.
“We will get our stolen mandate back for the sake of Nigeria because if we allow the APC to go with our stolen mandate, it will mark the end of democracy in Nigeria. This fight is not for our candidate but for the people of Nigeria and our nation’s democracy,” he said.
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