Edo Governor Okpebholo Threatens Arrest Over Road Project

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has announced intentions to arrest a contractor responsible for a section of the Benin-Abraka Road, who allegedly abandoned the project after receiving payment from the administration of former governor Godwin Obaseki. This statement was made during a visit to members of the All Progressives Congress in Orhionmwon and Uhunmwode Local Government Areas as part of his efforts to bolster the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Okpebholo explained that the road project was awarded to two contractors, one of whom has completed approximately 75% of their section, while the other, a friend of Obaseki, has left their section unfinished, causing significant hardship for motorists. The governor expressed that he had refrained from publicly addressing the issue until he received complaints during his tour, which prompted his decision to speak out and threaten legal action against the contractor.