By Osagie Otabor,The Nation

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…accuses ex-governor of deception

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to complete all projects initiated by his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki, vowing to restore transparency and integrity in governance.

Governor Okpebholo expressed disappointment that some of the projects were publicly commissioned despite being incomplete, describing the act as a “disservice to the Edo people” and an attempt to conceal inefficiency.

He made the remarks during an on-the-spot inspection of the Stella Obasanjo Hospital and the Education Hub Complex at Iyaro, where he said he was shocked by the level of uncompleted work at both sites.

The governor assured that his administration is determined to complete all abandoned or half-finished projects for the benefit of citizens, adding that the Stella Obasanjo Hospital would be completed before Christmas.

“A lot of work has been done, but much more is left. The administrative block and the theatre are still incomplete. However, between now and Christmas, we will ensure this hospital is activated and serving the Edo people.

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“I do not know why the previous administration commissioned this hospital when work was still ongoing.

“It is wrong to mislead the people with such gestures. Our duty is to finish what was started and ensure that Edo people get full value for every naira spent.”

Edo Commissioner for Health, Dr. Cyril Oshiomhole, who took the Governor around the Stella Obasanjo Hospital, said the hospital was barely 60 percent completed when it was commissioned.

Dr. Oshiomhole said, “We have gone round the facility with His Excellency, and it’s clear that the hospital is far from completion.

“The Governor has, however, directed that all necessary work be accelerated to bring it to 100 percent completion as quickly as possible.”

At the Iyaro Education Hub, Governor Okpebholo expressed disappointment that the former administration commissioned the complex.

“This building was hurriedly commissioned without power, equipment, or any operational capacity,” Okpebholo lamented. “It is sad because there was really nothing to commission. Our focus now is to make this place fully functional, restore its purpose, and breathe life into the Ministry of Education.

“My administration remains focused on accountability, transparency, and tangible results. The era of cosmetic governance and deceptive commissioning is over in Edo State.

“We are not here to play politics with the lives of Edo people,” he declared. “Our mission is to rebuild, restore, and ensure every project serves the people. The Edo people deserve honesty and visible progress, and that is exactly what this administration will deliver