Okpebholo Begins to Prove “Shady” Activities of Obaseki
Barely two weeks into his administration, Mr. Monday Okpebholo has begun probing his predecessor in office Godwin Obaseki. The incumbent Edo State governor has ordered a probe into the last minute activities of Obaseki.
The governor considered the activities clandestine and he has ordered a probe to look into the commissions, boards, parastatals, and agencies of the Edo State Government.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Musa Ikhilor released a statement on behalf of the state government.
According to the statement, “The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo is in receipt of the report of the clandestine activities being perpetuated by some Commissions, Boards, Parastatals and Agencies of Government in the State.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that these bodies have continued to issue back-dated letters of employment to their cronies without due process. “For the avoidance of doubt, this administration believes in the principle of fairness and equity which expects that all employment exercise should be merit-based, competitive and accessible to all Edo indigenes.
“In light of the foregoing and in order to arrest this ugly trend, the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has directed the immediate suspension of all employment processes as well as the review of all appointments carried out since May 2024 by Commissions, Boards, Parastatals and Agencies of Government.
“Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies are to note and comply with the above directive”, the statement added.
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