Okpebholo Indicts State Assembly over Constituency Projects
Felix Omoh-Asun in Benin City Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has accused the state House of Assembly of not executing constituency projects despite the release of funds by the executive.
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has criticized the state House of Assembly for failing to execute constituency projects despite receiving allocated funds. The governor, speaking to traditional rulers from Esan South East Local Government Area, announced amendments to the Financial Autonomy Law and Judicial Autonomy Law of the Edo State House of Assembly.
These amendments aim to enhance transparency, accountability, and adherence to due process in the management of state funds. Okpebholo emphasized that the state House of Assembly is solely responsible for appropriating funds and cannot execute projects directly, unlike the executive. Since September 2025, no constituency projects have been carried out, despite funds being allocated for such initiatives.
The governor clarified that the amended law would ensure constituency projects are managed by relevant ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), allowing for proper monitoring and implementation.
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