The All Progressives Congress in Edo has labeled the dismissal of the state Commissioner for Health, Dr. Samuel Alli, as an acknowledgment of failure by Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Governor Obaseki removed Alli from his position on Monday, stating that the ex-commissioner was an obstacle to his administration’s goal of finishing strong.
In a statement signed by Comrade Orobosa Omo-Ojo, Director of Publicity Committee of the Edo APC Governorship Campaign Council, the party indicated that the dismissal was not unexpected. The APC criticized the scapegoating of Alli, who they claim was reduced to a mere supervisor within the state Ministry of Health.
The party advised Governor Obaseki to cease seeking scapegoats and accused him of relying on consultants to deplete the state’s resources. “The government statement claiming that Gov. Obaseki is resolute on his finishing strong objective and that he will remove any obstacles that may hinder optimal service delivery to the people in the remaining four months of his administration is deceitful and deceptive,” said the APC.
The APC further stated, “Truth is, it’s late for Obaseki and the PDP to save themselves from the shaming that awaits them as a result of their complete failure to attend to the basic needs of Edo people.” The party highlighted several unaddressed needs including healthcare, education, food security, infrastructure, and the general well-being of the people.
“There is no magic that Obaseki can use to complete the several uncompleted projects that now look like abandoned projects,” the APC added.
