PDP slams Okpebholo for spending N3.5bn on trips, training in 3 months without attracting FDI

The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) criticized Governor Monday Okpebholo for reportedly spending N3.5 billion on international trips and training in three months without attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). The PDP condemned the expenditure, stating that it was a reckless waste of taxpayer funds while the state's infrastructure continued to deteriorate.

The National Bureau of Statistics' Capital Importation Report listed Edo State among the 30 states that spent billions on international trips in the first quarter of 2025 without attracting FDI. The PDP called on the government to halt wasteful spending, redirect funds to address infrastructure deficits, and prioritize the needs of the people.

In response, Governor Okpebholo's Chief Press Secretary defended the government's actions, stating that the trips were strategic efforts to forge partnerships and attract investments for the benefit of the people. The PDP criticized the government for what they perceived as a lack of accountability and prudent spending, highlighting the.