Contractors Threaten Protest Over Non-payment By DESOPADEC

• The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Indigenous Contractors Forum has threatened to protest over non-payment for contracts executed.

• The contractors are also demanding a review of existing contracts due to the high cost of materials.

• The protest is scheduled to take place on January 24.

The Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC) Indigenous Contractors Forum has threatened to protest over non-payment for contracts executed and review of existing contracts due to the high cost of materials.

Chairman of the Forum, Engr. Ogie Samson Oritsebemigho, said the members resolved to embark on a peaceful protest to the commission’s office within 14 days.

“We did everything we could to ensure the Governor and Board of DESOPADEC succeed but their refusal to heed the agreement is now affecting the health, well-being of our members because of accrued loan interests, bad debt and bankruptcy in businesses,” Oritsebemigho said.

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He added that the protest, scheduled for January 24, is a last resort to draw the attention of the Board and management of DESOPADEC as well as the Delta State Governor, Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori.

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A member of the forum, Christopher Evwarhono, urged members and other contractors to turn out en masse for the peaceful protest and pleaded for an urgent and friendly intervention by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori before the stipulated time.

“We want to know if the publication from the presidency about the 13 per cent derivation funds disbursed to the state so far is fake,” said Prince Charles Ebigbagha.

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