The Edo government has given Monday Okpebholo, governor-elect, 48 hours to provide concrete evidence backing his claims of looting against Godwin Obaseki’s administration.
On Thursday, Okpebholo alleged that Obaseki obtained last-minute loans from financial institutions, prompting him to warn these institutions against approving further loans.
Okpebholo also urged security agencies to “investigate allegations thoroughly, hold the guilty accountable and protect government offices from vandals.”
In response, Crusoe Osagie, Obaseki’s special adviser, labeled the allegations “spurious and baseless” and challenged Okpebholo to name the banks involved.
The Edo government issued a statement saying, “The Edo State Government is giving a 48-hour ultimatum to Senator Monday Okpebholo to provide verifiable proof to substantiate his claims.”
The statement continued, “We are a very serious government and there is no room for such spurious and unfounded allegations.”
Osagie emphasized that governance in Edo State is serious business, and Okpebholo must provide empirical evidence within 48 hours or face consequences.
“If Okpebholo fails to provide substantial evidence, he will be required to offer an unreserved apology to the state government, Osagie added.
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