Edo State Commissioner for Communications and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has reprimanded an APC governorship candidate, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, over his declare of underdevelopment within the state.
Nehikhare requested Ize-Iyamu to desist from defaming the state authorities led by Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Ize-Iyamu, in an interview on Come up Tv on Friday, had alleged that Obaseki has didn’t develop the state and has marginalized the native authorities of Orhionmwon, the place they each hail from.
In an open letter to Ize-Iyamu, which was made accessible to journalists on Friday, Nehikhare debunked Ize-Iyamu's declare, noting that the governor has taken daring steps to deal with the problem within the state by creating house for extra actors to offer electrical energy, amongst different improvement tasks.
Nehikhare, who described Ize-Iyamu's allegations of marginalization and underdevelopment of Orhionmwon Native Authorities Council Space as stunning, mentioned it was not solely disappointing but additionally a proven fact that Orhionmwon LGA has been unfortunate with high quality over time of management.
He mentioned the native authorities has had leaders like Ize-Iyamu who served in successive governments within the state with nothing to point out for it.
He mentioned: “I noticed you on ARISE TV, and actually, I used to be shocked to listen to you making accusations about marginalization and the state of improvement in our beloved native authorities space, Orhionmwon.
“The reality is that Orhionmwon has been unfortunate over time with the standard of management it has been saddled with.
“Orhionmwon produced a Chief of Military Employees led by Chief Fortunate Igbinedion within the individual of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu between 1999 and 2003. Orhionmwon additionally had a consultant in authorities as secretary to the state authorities within the individual of Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu between 2003 and 2007.
“Orhionmwon produced a deputy governor led by Comrade Adams Oshiomhole within the individual of Pius Odubu between 2008 and 2016. Patrick Aisowieren additionally sits on the board of the NDDC on the LGA.
“Earlier than Hon Aisowieren, one other Orhionmwon son was the quick final state consultant within the individual of Hon. Saturday Uwuliekhue.”
In line with Nehikhare, Orhionmwon's sons, HE Pius Odubu and Patrick Aisowieren, represented Orhionmwon/Uhunmwode Federal Constituency within the Nationwide Meeting for sixteen years in a row earlier than being rewarded with the positions of Deputy Governor and NDDC State Consultant respectively.
“Surprisingly, all these individuals are members of the opposition social gathering within the state, the All Progressives Congress (APC). But you, my brother, declare that the LGA has been marginalized when all these individuals beforehand held essential positions in Edo State.
“One would possibly wonder if they are going to solely be capable to have a optimistic affect on the lives of their individuals and native authorities as soon as they turn into governor, as a result of, as is commonly mentioned, 'he who’s loyal with little is more likely to be loyal'. with rather a lot,” mentioned Nehikhare.
The Commissioner for Communications and Orientation in Edo mentioned Governor Godwin Obaseki served for barely eight years and introduced so many developmental and impactful tasks to the council, that are presently benefiting the individuals and enhancing the lives of 1000’s of residents of the LGA.
“It’s on file that the governor facilitated the institution of the Duport Midstream Firm Restricted (DMCL) facility in Egbokor, in our personal Orhionmwon, the second refinery within the state after Edo Refinery. The ability encompasses a 2,500 bpd modular refinery, knowledge heart, fuel processing facility and energy plant, offering ample infrastructure to gas industrial progress within the host group, Orhionmwon.
“It’s irrefutable that Governor Obaseki has continued to stroll the trail and undertaken daring and transformative tasks which have benefited thousands and thousands of Edo individuals, together with the great individuals of Orhionmwon, our constituency.
“The Governor's observe file on inclusivity and good governance speaks to his honest intentions over the previous seven years, which have translated into the progress made throughout all sectors of the state, from agriculture to training, healthcare and expertise , amongst others, and Edo individuals and Orhionmwon individuals are conscious of those information. It’s clear that Obaseki's legacy can’t be tarnished. Edo individuals know the reality and won’t be misled,” he mentioned.
