Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki, has reacted to the allegation stating that his company, Afrinvest Ltd was used to siphon funds which belong to the state.
Some adherent of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had petitioned the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate the Governor on funds diversion.
However, Obaseki reacted in a statement through his Special Adviser on Media, Crusoe Osagie, The allegation is false and a feeble.
The statement Reads
“Our attention has been drawn to the baseless petition to the Independent Corrupt Practices and other related offences Commission (ICPC) published in the media on Tuesday, Aug. 4.
“In the petition, one Andrew Egboigbe, who is said to be a member of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Ward 3, Orhionmwon LGA of Edo State, accused Gov. Obaseki of unfair award of contracts to companies.
“The allegation is false and a feeble attempt to tarnish the image of the Edo State Governor.
“Edo, under Gov. Obaseki, prides herself as one of the most transparent states in the management of finances.
“As a matter of fact, Edo has been rated highly by the World Bank and other development institutions for her openness and transparency in the allocation of scarce resources, beginning with the process of making her budget, awards of contracts and release of funds to contractors’’.
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