Edo Gov, Obaseki, swears in LG chairmen despite protests

Despite protests from the All Progressives Congress (APC) demanding a cancellation of the Saturday election amid allegations of anomalies and significant cheating, Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has sworn in newly elected chairmen of the 18 local government areas.

Obaseki, who spoke at the swearing-in ceremony on Monday in Benin City, said he had faith in the “ability of the elected chairmen to collaborate with the state government to bring good governance to the people” and noted that they had been carefully chosen by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and chosen by the electorate.

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He advised the new chairmen to concentrate on advancing their regions and preserving the environment, and he promised that his administration will build alternate routes in places where the federal roads had deteriorated.
We are currently experiencing a crisis in our nation, and Edo is suffering the most because of its central location and proximity to numerous roadways that are held by the federal government.As you are aware, the Federal Government is now incapable of managing itself, let alone repairing its highways, therefore it may be some time before they can do it, if at all.
Because of our connections, he continued, “our top priority with you should be to design and collaborate with the state government to build alternative state roads.”