Abandoned Road Sparks Action as Okpebholo Threatens Contract Revocation

1234 BREAKING NEWS: People Conspired Negativity Against Me, Thought They Had Won — (retd) Gen. Musa Defence Minister .Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has threatened to revoke the 1.4-kilometre Charismatic (Church) Road project at Ekhenwa, if the contractor fails to execute the contract according to specifications.

The project is being executed by Place of Peace Investment Ltd.

Governor Okpebholo issued the threat while inspecting road projects in Edo South Senatorial District.

Besides the 1.4-kilometre Charismatic (Church) Road project, Governor Okpebholo also inspected Old Sapele Road linking Agip, Ohogbohi and Ogheghe communities, Ogheghe Road off Sapele Road and Sapele Road Bypass.

He hailed some of the contractors for delivering quality jobs, warning those lagging behind to sit up or risk losing their contracts.

He said his administration was pushing to ensure timely delivery and value for public funds.

The governor said the inspection was necessary to separate serious contractors from those failing to meet agreed standard and deadline.

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He said some contractors had shown commitment and professionalism.

Okpebholo said his administration would not tolerate unnecessary delay.

“We’ve gone round several places today. We were at Church Road, Upper Ekenwan Road and we were not too happy with the contractor there. We have made our observations known to the contractor on the need to meet with specifications and by the time we return next time and nothing has happened the way we want it, we can revoke the contract.

“We have gone to three other places and I can see that everything is going on well. I am very happy with the contractor handling the job at Ogheghe. They are doing a very good job. I am also very happy with the contractor handling this Sapele Road. They are doing a very good job.1234 BREAKING NEWS: People Conspired Negativity Against Me, Thought They Had Won — (retd) Gen. Musa Defence Minister

“We will continue to monitor these projects closely even at weekends. We won’t waste time because there is no time. The rainy season is almost here, and if we are not working, that means nothing will be achieved,’’ he added.