BENIN CITY- The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has called on Governor Monday Okpebholo to adopt the security architecture left behind by the immediate past governor of the state, Mr. Godwin Obaseki to stem the tide of kidnapping and other security challenges presently ravaging the state.
The newly elected State Publicity Secretary (SPS) of the party, Dan Osa-Ogbegie, (Esq) made the call at his inaugural meeting with journalists at the party secretariat in Benin on Tuesday, 28 October.
Ogbegie who pointed out that governance is continual and perpetual counseled Governor Okpebholo to improve on the security architecture and other policies he inherited from Obaseki, noting that Edo people will be victims of such policy samasualts as is presently being experienced in the wave of insecurity in the state with the abandonment of the security structure he met on assumption of office.
While appealing to journalists for fair and accurate reportage of its activities, the PDP spokesperson pointed out that they will criticize the present All Progressives Congress (APC) led Edo State government and assured it will do so objectively, accurately and will not trade insults.
“Edo is in a dangerous season of governance by propaganda and incompetence under the APC.
“The government has stalled governance, and erased progress made by the Obaseki-led administration in land administration and reforms, civil service reforms, urban renewal projects, the drive to open Edo State to more private investors to spur economic growth and progress.
“The PDP will not just be criticising, but proposing alternative policies rooted in the Constitution, justice, and the people’s welfare.
“I appeal for objectivity and courage in reporting Edo’s realities. Do not let fear or favour compromise your professional ethics. The press must tell Edo people the truth, not sponsored narratives.
The PDP respects freedom of the press and will defend it whenever threatened.
“Our responsibility as Edo people is clear — to rescue truth from propaganda, competence from mediocrity, and hope from the ashes of bad governance. Together with the media, we will do just that.”
