The Minister of Niger Delta Affairs Godswill Akpabio has debunked allegations that the President Mohammadu Buhari directive for forensic audit of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) was aimed at witch hunting some persons.
Akpabio who stated this in Port Harcourt said more contractors are back to site since the beginning of the forensic audit.
Since the establishment of the NDDC in the year 2000, a major issue that has come under scrutiny has been the effective performance of the interventionist agency, owing to the abandonment of about 12,000 projects for which money have been paid.
To address this challenge, the presidency ordered a forensic audit of the commission’s activities.
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However, since its commencement, some individuals have suspected the forensic audit as a witch hunt, an allegation the minister of the Niger Delta Affairs, Godswill Akpabio debunked vehemently.
He said even though the forensic audit has not been concluded, it is already yielding results with over 70 road projects ongoing.
Akpabio said what the NDDC needs at this critical time is the support of the people to enable the commission implement President Mohammadu Buhari’s development initiatives.
( Editor: Omor Bazuaye)
