The Delta State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on Deltans to reflect on the missed opportunities to better the lot of the State as Delta marks the 33rd anniversary of the State's creation.
The party in a signed statement by its State Publicity Secretary, Valentine Onojeghuo Esq., noted that though Delta is blessed with abundant resources and a highly skilled workforce, it has failed to live up to its potential due to persistent mismanagement of its oil wealth by successive PDP administrations.
The statement reads: "As the All Progressives Congress (APC) joins millions of Deltans in celebrating the 33rd anniversary of our state's creation, we are reminded of the wasted opportunities and unfulfilled promises that have plagued our dear state.
"Despite being blessed with abundant resources and a highly skilled workforce, Delta State has failed to live up to its potential due to persistent mismanagement of its oil wealth by successive PDP administrations. The state's history is marred by a string of bad leaders who have prioritized personal gain over development.
"The likes of Uduaghan, Okowa, and Sheriff Oborevwori have left an indelible mark of misgovernance, with a legacy of debt, decay, and despoliation. Dr. Emmanuel Uduaghan's administration left a staggering debt profile of over 600 billion, while Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa's tenure was marked by reckless borrowing, with over 1.2 trillion received in 13% Derivation funds and nothing to show for it.
"The current governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has continued this trend, taking a 40 billion loan as his first official act and boasting of an M.O.R.E agenda that promises more of the same. His administration's only achievements are the Effurun and Enerhen flyover projects, a meagre feat considering the state's vast resources.
"For over 20 years, Delta State has been governed by charlatans who have manipulated the electoral process to seize power and unleash a reign of despoliation. The state's infrastructure lies in decay, crime rates are rising, and poverty levels are alarming. The Ughelli-Asaba expressway flagged off 16 years ago, remains uncompleted.
"Governmental agencies have become mere shells for settling political cronies, with budget allocations shared amongst members as compensatory payments for working for the party's victory.
"This 33rd-anniversary celebration is a sombre reminder of the missed opportunities and wasteful mismanagement of our resources. It is a call to action to end bad governance in Delta State and build a state that Deltans can truly be proud of.
"Happy Anniversary, APC Renewed Hope."
