Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, has vowed to sack incompetent contractors, saying no one paid any bribe to anyone to secure a project under his watch.
This is contained in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, on Sunday in Benin City.
According to Mr Utua , the governor said this when the leadership of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Edo visited him at Government House, Benin.
Mr Okpebholo said, “My mission is clear; to serve the Edo people selflessly and to transform their lives through meaningful development. We will not tolerate mediocrity. Any contractor, who fails to meet project specifications will be shown the way out. Edo resources are for the people, not for compromise or favoritism.”
According to Mr Okpebholo, this administration remains firmly committed to transparency, service, and inclusive governance.
He emphasized that any contractor who fails to meet project specifications will be shown the way out.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s zero-tolerance policy for corruption, stating that no contractor or political actor had influenced his decisions.
He reiterated that members of his administration would not be spared if they were involved in any corrupt activity.
Mr Okpebholo called on IPAC to remain partners in progress, emphasizing that the time for partisan politics was over and governance must now take the centre stage.
According to him, the people must unite and work towards building a state that all can be proud of.
The IPAC delegation, led by the Chairman of the People’s Redemption Party (PRP), Greg Igbinomwanhia, lauded the governor for embarking on legacy projects, including the Ramat Park Flyover.
Mr Igbinomwanhia commended him for regularising the appointments of over 5,000 teachers previously on contract.
The delegation expressed readiness to collaborate with the administration, noting that they were convinced of the governor’s sincerity and commitment to the welfare of the Edo people.
The IPAC delegation comprised chairmen of 17 political parties in Edo State.
(NAN)