Governor of Delta State, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, neither violated the Nigerian structure nor acted illegally by repaying and servicing reputable money owed and credit score amenities obtained legally by the earlier administrations.
Chief government officer of Delta State Orientation and Communications Bureau, Dr Latimore Oghenesivbe, said yesterday whereas responding to an accusation by All Progressives Congress (APC) that the state monetary assets have been used to prosecute the 2023 vice presidential ticket of the instant previous governor of the state, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.
In response to him, the place the loans had been transparently utilized to develop infrastructure and the well-being of the folks, the state would preserve servicing reputable money owed.
He mentioned loans and credit score amenities obtained by the earlier administration have been transparently spent to develop and improve infrastructure, upscale socioeconomic improvement, and enhance the wellbeing of the folks.
“Since 1999, all states in Nigeria borrowed cash from monetary establishments and banks to fund main initiatives, and Delta isn’t any exception. Borrowed funds have been deployed judiciously, and the outcomes abound throughout the three senatorial districts.
“Loans or credit score amenities obtained by the earlier administration have been utilised transparently for the advantage of all Deltans and the state. This administration is snug with the achievements and financial development of the state underneath the instant previous governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa.
“Governor Oborevwori will proceed to repay and repair money owed legitimately owed by the state whereas sustaining good governance till Delta is rated primary economically. The MORE Agenda is designed to realize unusual outcomes that advance Delta past 2027.
“The best debtor state in Nigeria is Lagos, the place Mr President held sway as defacto chief, and the Delta Spokesperson of the main opposition celebration in Delta is conscious of this improvement. Delta is transferring ahead.
“We don’t wish to be a part of points with the opposition spokesperson, however it’s crystal clear that his allegations quantity to illogical, baseless and ill-motivated propaganda.
“All obtainable information domestically and internationally, together with the Nationwide Bureau of Statistics, NBC, and the federal authorities Debt Administration Workplace, indicated that Delta state is solvent and in good standing economically,” Oghenesivbe assured.
