Singer, Cobhams Asuquo, has stirred intense discussions on social media with his sharp critique of Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo’s faltering performance during the presentation of the state’s 2025 budget
In a now-viral video, Governor Okpebholo was seen struggling to articulate key figures in the budget, stumbling over words and repeatedly correcting himself. His visible nervousness left many questioning his preparedness and competence.
“The Edo State Appropriation Bill of six billion… 605 billion… 76 million,” he began, before hesitating and attempting to recalibrate. “Let me take it again. 506 billion… 605 billion… sorry… 776 billion… sorry, it’s confusing me.”
Cobhams Asuquo took to Instagram to express his disappointment, describing the scene as “deeply troubling” and a stark reminder of the consequences of placing unprepared individuals in positions of leadership.
In his heartfelt critique, Asuquo reflected on the broader implications of such lapses, questioning how a state with such a rich intellectual heritage could be represented in this manner.
He wrote:
“To be clear, some of the most brilliant Nigerian minds I have encountered are from Edo State. So this begs the question, is it that we’re not ready to tell ourselves the truth, or that we don’t want progress as much as we claim to?
“Some choices may be foisted on us, but is that to remain our lot? What does governance mean to us – all of us – the governed and the governor?
“I’m really confused this hot afternoon. This is bad. Very, very bad. There’s got to be a way out.”
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So sad a scene