October 31, (THEWILL) – The Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, Blessing Agbebaku, has refuted reports of an alleged rift between members of the Assembly and Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Agbebaku made the clarification on Monday, after inspecting the ongoing renovation work at the Legislative Quarters in Benin, the Edo State capital.
Flanked by other lawmakers, Agbebaku said: “I want to let you know that we are all working in harmony with the Governor. The House has no problem with the Governor. He is doing well.”
Assessing the renovation of the legislative quarters, Agbebaku said he was satisfied with the pace of work.
He disclosed that Governor Obaseki just paid the second tranche of the contract to the contractor handling the project.
“Before we came on board, the Governor had awarded the contract. This legislative quarters is housing almost 30 blocks of housing units. It was awarded to four contractors and the job is going on smoothly. Before the end of November, members will move into their apartments,” the Speaker said.
The Speaker also said 14 of the cars ordered by the Governor for the lawmakers have so far arrived at the Government House.
“The Governor is doing well and he is trying to ensure even distribution of the scarce state resources. The Assembly is not the only sector that needs the attention of the Governor, there are other areas seeking attention,” Agbebaku said.
Agbebaku, who along with other lawmakers commended the Governor’s developmental stride in the State, said the House had set up an ad hoc committee to monitor all government projects.
“So, we are working in harmony with the State Government and we can tell you that the Governor is doing very well and will finish strongly,” the Speaker said.
