The Delta State Government has dismissed allegations of marginalisation against certain communities, describing such claims as either politically motivated or stemming from ignorance about ongoing development projects across the state.
Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, Charles Aniagwu, asserted during a press briefing in Asaba on Tuesday, urging critics to refrain from what he termed “dirty politics” ahead of the 2027 election cycle.
Aniagwu, who was joined by key government officials, including the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Festus Ahon, emphasised the administration’s equitable distribution of projects.
He cited Governor Sheriff Oborevwori’s two official visits to Isoko within his first year in office to commission projects as evidence of inclusive governance.
The Commissioner further disclosed that the State Executive Council regularly approves projects for Isoko, including the recent ₦5.1 billion Ogodogo-Ivu Access Road in Isoko South LGA, which connects major oil facilities.
The Commissioner stressed that no local government has been left out of the administration’s development agenda, with visible projects spanning infrastructure, education and healthcare across all zones.
He called on Isoko residents to celebrate projects executed in other parts of the state just as others celebrate developments in Isoko, reaffirming the government’s commitment to fairness.
Aniagwu warned against attempts to politicise development issues, assuring that the administration remains focused on delivering democratic dividends to all Deltans regardless of political considerations. He challenged critics to verify project locations across the state rather than propagate divisive narratives.
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