Oshiomhole tackles Umahi over road projects

Edo North Senator, Adams Oshiomhole has accused Works Minister, David Umahi of bias in how funds for federal road projects are shared, insisting that fixing bad existing roads should come before building new ones.
Oshiomhole spoke during a podcast interview circulating on social media, where he revisited his clash with Umahi over the ministry’s budget and handling of federal roads.
The senator said his criticism of the minister at a National Assembly budget defence was part of his job as a lawmaker to question government spending and ensure money goes to where it is most needed.
He said he asked why government was budgeting for new roads when many federal roads across the country we...