The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Governor Monday Okpebholo's claim of initiating the ongoing reconstruction of the Benin-Asaba Expressway, describing it as "misleading and inaccurate". According to the PDP, the project was conceived and finalized under former Governor Godwin Obaseki's administration through a structured public-private partnership framework.
Background of the Project
- *Concession Agreement*: In January 2024, Obaseki signed a N228 billion concession agreement with Triple A Infrastructure, InfraCorp, and Africa Plus Partners to execute the redevelopment of the road.
- *Project Funding*: The project is being funded by the Benin-Asaba Expressway Concession Company Limited - Africa Plus Partners (Nigeria) Limited Consortium (APPNLC) with a 30-month completion period ¹ ².
PDP's Reaction
- *Misrepresentation of Facts*: The PDP accused Okpebholo's administration of distorting public records and engaging in political propaganda by linking the project to President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda (RHA).
- *Publicity Stunts*: The party described Okpebholo's recent inspection tours of the project as "mere publicity stunts" that added no real value to the project's scope or funding.
Call to Action
- *Focus on Original Projects*: The PDP urged Okpebholo to focus on initiating and completing his own impactful projects rather than claiming credit for inherited ones.
- *Delivering on Mandate*: The party challenged Okpebholo to deliver on his mandate with original projects that genuinely benefit the people ¹ ² ³.
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