Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Edo State chapter, has picked holes in the Coalition of Registered Political Party (CRPP) and its statement on governor Monday Okpebholo’s handling of contracts and projects in the State.
The IPAC in a statement signed by its Chairman, Dr. Bishop Akhalamhe, said the only recognized group that exist within the structure of registered political parties is IPAC.
The Statement reads, Our attention has been drawn to a purported statement credited to a non-existent group operating under the name “CRPP” in Edo State, alleging that Governor Monday Okpebholo, awarded contracts in violation of procurement laws”.
“We wish to state clearly and unequivocally that no such group is recognized or exists within the structure of registered political parties in Edo State”.
He said the only legally acknowledged umbrella body of political parties in the state is the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), under which all duly registered political parties interface and engage on matters of governance and democracy.
“Edo IPAC, disassociates self from the said publication and the faceless group behind it. No registered political party in Edo State is affiliated with or operates under such an illegal and unrecognized coalition”
He noted that IPAC is an advisory and consultative body, established to promote political harmony, democratic values, and constructive engagement—not a platform for baseless attacks or politically motivated propaganda.
He warned individuals and groups against hiding under fictitious platforms to mislead the public or launch unverified accusations against the government or any individual.
The IPAC boss said that such actions are not only misleading but undermine the integrity of our democratic institutions.
Dr. Akhalamhe called on the general public to disregard the said statement in its entirety, as it doesn’t reflect the position of IPAC or any legitimate political party structure in the State.
Recall that the CRPP in a Communique signed by its National Chairman, Dr. Samson Isibor, had threatened to invite the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), to beam its searchlights on some projects being executed by governor Okoebholo, especially the two fly-overs.
He said Edo people deserved to know the cost, when the fly-overs were advertised for bidding and how many firms submitted bids for the projects.
