Delta at 33: Uduaghan, Okowa, others left marks of misgovernance, debt on state – APC

The All Progressives Congress, APC in Delta State says the state government’s history is marred by a string of bad leaders who have prioritized personal gain over development.

The Delta APC Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo made the remark in a statement to mark the 33rd year of the creation of the state

According to the APC, “The likes of Uduaghan, Okowa, and Sheriff Oborevwori have left indelible marks of misgovernance, with a legacy of debt, decay and despoliation.

“Dr Emmanuel Uduaghan’s administration left a staggering debt profile of over 600 billion, while Dr Ifeanyi Okowa’s tenure was marked by reckless borrowing, with over 1.2 trillion received in 13% Derivation funds and nothing to show for it.

“The current Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has continued this trend, taking a 40 billion loan as his first official act and boasting of a M.O.R.E agenda that promises more of the same. His administration’s only achievements are the Effurun and Enerhen flyover projects, a meagre feat considering the state’s vast resources.

“For over 20 years, Delta State has been governed by charlatans who have manipulated the electoral process to seize power and unleash a reign of despoliation. The state’s infrastructure lies in decay, crime rates are rising, and poverty levels are alarming. The Ughelli-Asaba expressway flagged off 16 years ago, remains uncompleted.

“Governmental agencies have become mere shells for settling political cronies, with budget allocations shared amongst members as compensatory payments for working for the party’s victory.”

The APC which joined millions of Deltans in celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the state’s creation also said, “This 33rd anniversary celebration is a sober reminder of the missed opportunities and wasteful mismanagement of our resources. It is a call to action to end bad governance in Delta State and build a state that Deltans can truly be proud of.”