PDP Slams Okpebholo Over ₦4.2 Billion Spending Plans and Bloated Appointments

The People's Democratic Party (PDP) criticized Edo State Governor Okpebholo over alleged excessive appointments and plans to spend ₦4.2 billion. PDP's Publicity Secretary Chris Osa Nehikhare accused Okpebholo of creating a leadership vacuum through foreign trips and seeking approval for luxury SUV purchases.

The opposition party urged the governor to prioritize workers' welfare and address governance challenges instead of extravagant spending. The statement highlighted concerns about financial mismanagement and called for responsible allocation of taxpayer funds to benefit the state's residents.