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Okpebholo Accuses Obaseki Administration Of Looting Funds, Calls On EFCC, DSS To Investigate

The Edo State Governor-Elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has raised alarm over the alleged massive looting of government funds and properties by officials of the out-going administration.

Okpebholo in the accusation coming less than one month to hand over of power by Governor Godwin Obaseki, said in a statement that the state government is taking unscrupulous loans from banks and other financial institutions while government officials were also feasting on properties including vehicles, furniture and rice, looting them with careless abandon.

He said, “With a great shock, we regret the widespread reports of looting of government funds and properties by officials of the out-going administration from the Government House, Benin City.

“It is sad that barely one month to handover, the out-going administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki is still obtaining loans from banks and other financial institutions under very shady headings.

“We are also aware of the massive looting and vandalisation of properties including vehicles, furniture, gadgets, household utensils and even carpets from offices and residences of Edo state Government.

“This unacceptable behaviour undermines the trust and faith of our citizens in those entrusted to serve them in the past eight years.”

The governor-elect called on the relevant authorities including the EFCC, Police and DSS to “investigate the allegations thoroughly and ensure that those found guilty are held accountable while protecting Government House and offices from vandals.”

Sounding a note of warning, the statement added that “banks and other financial institutions are by this notice, cautioned to desist from any dealings that will undermine the finances of the state, especially giving out of loans to government at this period of transition.”

He said, “The Accountant-General of Edo state, is hereby advised to uphold the principle of integrity in his duty, as the only act that will put his name in gold. There will be dire consequences for any act of impunity and stealing on any person or institution found wanting in this regard.”

Okpebholo however added that the incoming administration will continue to monitor the situation until the last day of the out-going administration.

Okpebholo concluded that he will not condone any form of unethical behaviour as he stresses zero-tolerance for corruption.

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