The 2023 governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in Delta State and Initiator of ‘Vision Better Delta Movement’, Deacon Kennedy Pela, has responded to criticism from the Delta State government regarding his mid-term report on Governor Oborevwori’s administration.
In a statement, Pela characterized the government’s response as indicative of a disregard for governance, suggesting that it was laden with personal attacks rather than addressing the substantive issues he raised.
Pela emphasized that his report was intended as a civic audit aimed at calling for accountability and offering a road map for reform, rather than a political attack. He accused the governor’s media aide, Norbert Chiazor, of failing to engage with the evidence presented in his report and instead resorting to personal insults and unfounded allegations. Pela asserted that his initiative, the ‘Vision Better Delta Movement’, aims to foster transparency, economic competitiveness, and social inclusion in the state.
In his critique, Pela highlighted several unanswered questions regarding transparency in the management of state finances and the efficacy of the Oborevwori administration’s projects. He expressed disappointment that, instead of addressing these pressing issues, the state government chose to respond with “drama” and attacks on his character.
Pela also took the opportunity to address the allegation of been defeated in the 2023 governorship election, insisting that he was not defeated but rather rigged out due to widespread voter intimidation and fraudulent practices.
He concluded by reiterating his commitment to the Vision Better Delta Movement’ aiming to drive reform and accountability, and calling on citizens to join him in this effort.
