Edo State Inauguration Dispute: Obaseki, Okpebholo Trade Accusations
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Benin City, Nigeria – November 10, 2024
Governor Godwin Obaseki and governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo are locked in a verbal dispute over the upcoming inauguration ceremony.
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Obaseki’s camp criticized Okpebholo’s alleged N5 billion budget for the event, calling it profligate. Okpebholo’s team countered that the governor-elect is funding the ceremony personally due to Obaseki’s refusal to allocate state funds.
Key accusations:
- Obaseki’s team claims Okpebholo’s inauguration budget is excessive.
- Okpebholo’s team says Obaseki abandoned his responsibility to fund the event.
The disagreement highlights tensions between the outgoing and incoming administrations in Edo State.
