The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has denounced reports claiming it diverted funds earmarked for contractors to finance the All Progressive Congress (APC) governorship campaigns in Edo State.
In a statement signed by its Director, Corporate Affairs, Seledi Thomson-Wakama, the commission said NDDC would not sponsor political parties contesting elections at any level of government.
Part of the statement said: “To set the records straight, NDDC does not sponsor political parties or candidates contesting in elections at any level of government.
“Our mandate is to fast-track the development of the Niger Delta region.
“The Board and Management of the NDDC is now more than ever determined to uphold its mantra, which is, ‘Making a Difference’, in the lives of the people of the Niger Delta region.
“We urge members of the public to disregard the false stories spread by mischief-makers to derail the various innovations being introduced by the NDDC Board and Management, led by the Chairman, Mr. Chiedu Ebie and the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku”.
According to the commission, it is was aware of an increasing need to be seen to be more accountable to the public and to conduct its affairs more transparently.
The commission further expressed its commitment to work with stakeholders to drive the Renewed Hope Agenda of the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
