The former governor of Edo State and the ex National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, during the APC’s Edo South Senatorial campaign flagoff in Benin City, refuted claims that he left the state in debt, and shed more light on the true state of affairs when he handed over to his successor, Godwin Obaseki.
Oshiomhole stated that when he came on board, he increased the state’s IGR from N250 million per month to N2.1 billion per month, and this feat was accomplished within a month of his administration.
He further stated that the only loan he obtained while serving in office was a bond which was repaid within the allotted time of seven years by December 2016.
Oshiomhole also stated that the World Bank support of $221 million, received two tranches of $75 million when the naira was N165 to a dollar, the third tranche of $75 million was paid to his successor.
While thanking the Binis for their support in advancing his political career, Oshiomhole stated that he owes them the truth, but they must take their decision.
In his words, “I don’t want you to make my mistake. I made my mistake of 2016, and I tried to correct it in 2020, people didn’t listen, and today people are crying “.
