Edo North lawmaker, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to investigate the immediate past administration in Edo State led by Godwin Obaseki.
Oshiomhole made the demand while reacting to the Supreme Court ruling, which validated the election victory of Okpebholo.
According to the Senator, now that the coast is clear, Okpebholo must investigate the Obaseki administration, including the ownership structure of the Radisson Hotel Project as well s many other projects executed during his tenure.
Naijaonpoint reports that Oshiomhole made the call on Thursday at an event to celebrate the Supreme Court judgement affirming Okpebholo’s election victory.
Okpebholo now has time “to look at that hotel where Edo state money in tens of billions of dollars was taken”.
“And now we are told Edo is a minority shareholder. You now have time to look into that,” Oshiomhole said.
It is understood that the Edo government, under the leadership of Obaseki, initiated the Radisson Hotel Project and invested huge sums of money in it. However, there have been concerns about the handling of the funds for the project and the ownership structure of the hotel, with allegations of ceding 80 percent ownership to a private company despite the state’s initial investment.
Oshiomhole also challenged Obaseki to return to Edo and let them test their street credibility by walking the streets of Benin.
“So by the time your Excellency now has time for the second rematch, Obaseki will have to come out from hiding to answer to those questions. We have come to rescue Edo, but to rescue means you must also investigate.
“How did we get here? So that in the future nobody will get there. God will give you the wisdom, the energy and everything required to keep our state going.
“I now challenge Obaseki to come to Edo; let us work as former governors. Let us all walk on the streets of Benin. Let’s see who did what to affect the life of the people,” Oshiomhole said.
Oshiomhole, who prayed for God’s strength for Okpebholo in discharging his duties, also commended the Governor for uniting the people.
“Governor Monday, what God has put to stand, no man can bring down. And when He gives you a job, He will not give you luggage that your neck cannot bear.
“I don’t know when I last saw a collection of men and women from across the local governments of Edo within minutes. It shows that beyond building roads and schools, we also have to build the unity of our people. This is critical.
“As a state that is a minority in terms of nationality and politics, the unity of our people is essential,” he said.