From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on the House of Assembly to commence impeachment proceedings against Governor Adams Oshiomhole, for allegedly spending about N18 billion unbudgeted funds to establish Edo State University, Iyamho, in Etsako West Local Government Area
Besides, the party called for the resignation of the Commissioner for Education and the state Accountant General.
Edo State PDP Chairman, Chief Dan Orbih, briefed newsmen in Benin, yesterday and said there was nothing to suggest that the House of Assembly approved the expenditure for the university’s establishment.
In a swift reaction, the state government, through Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr. Kassim Afegbua said Orbih lacked the basic understanding of governance and its dynamics.
“As a government that has exhibited a high sense of prudence in the management of state resources, whatever we embark on, by way of projects, is usually captured in our budget proposal.
“The State Executive Council approves contracts when they have met all the requirements of bidding in line with Procurement Act.
He described the call for impeachment as “laughable, ridiculous and outlandish” and added that the budget was a public document, “which captured the state’s general appropriation outlook for 2016 fiscal year…”