ALL Progressives Congress, APC, local government chairmen in
Delta State have denounced attempts by some persons to blackmail and drag the
Executive Director, Projects, Niger Delta Development Commission, NDDC, Mr.
Samuel Adjogbe, into unnecessary contract controversy...
NDDC The Forum of All
Progressives Congress Local Government Chairmen, Delta State, in a statement by
the chairman, Valentine Egbe, said: “As baseless as this distraction may be, it
is trite that lies, when constantly and consistently repeated, will soon begin
to wear the garb of truth, and to avoid the risk of allowing the unsuspecting
public to be misled, the party feels obliged to put all the facts in proper
perspective. “Firstly, the relevant procurement law stipulates in unambiguous
terms how contracts are awarded in public institutions and NDDC is not an
exception. In NDDC, the Executive Director, Projects, is only a member of the
governing board, which is the decision making body. Hence, it is ridiculous how
people arrived at the illusion that the EDP can be sharing contracts as if it
was his personal firm. “Secondly, the present board has severally reiterated
its determination to ensure that due process is followed in the award of
contracts in such a way that only competent and qualified contractors who can
deliver timely are engaged. “The Executive Director, Projects, as a person, has
proved to be a man of impeccable character with clear determination to
diligently carry out the official mandate of his commission to transform the
Niger Delta and at the same time, remain committed and supportive to advancement
of APC in the state, so the party cannot condone any attempt to defame or
blackmail him. “Consequently, we advise every party member in the state to
desist from such infamous conduct as such will henceforth be treated as gross
misconduct by the party. We call on party leaders to put their personal
interests aside and work with the party to take over power from PDP failed
regime, which Deltans are eagerly waiting to vote out in 2019.”
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