The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has criticized Governor Monday Okpebholo for allegedly taking credit for projects completed during the tenure of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.

In a statement issued by the publicity secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, Chris Nehikhare, the party accused Okpebholo of falsely claiming to have initiated the 7.5 km Temboga Road project, among others, which had already been completed by the Obaseki administration.

Nehikhare described Okpebholo’s claims as misleading and urged the governor to focus on delivering his campaign promises rather than attempting to rewrite the achievements of the previous administration.

“It is regrettable that Governor Monday Okpebholo and his administration are starting off on the wrong note by deceiving the people of Edo State with false claims of initiating projects completed under the Obaseki-led government,” Nehikhare stated.

“One such project is the 7.5km Temboga Road, which was initiated and constructed by the Obaseki administration. This behavior is both preposterous and condemnable. We urge the governor to stop such acts immediately.”

The PDP further called on Okpebholo to concentrate on creating and executing his own developmental projects that align with his administration’s vision, if such a vision exists, rather than attempting to claim credit for past achievements.

“Edo people deserve genuine leadership, not deceit. We challenge Governor Okpebholo to focus on fulfilling his promises and delivering meaningful progress for the state instead of resorting to tactics that undermine the accomplishments of his predecessor,” Nehikhare concluded.