- Since assuming office, Okpebholo has implemented various directives aimed at reforming the state’s policies and affairs.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has established a 14-member committee to investigate his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki’s administration.
Fred Itua, Okpebholo’s chief press secretary, announced that the committee’s inauguration is slated for Tuesday.
“Members of the Committee include: Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe – Chairman; Anslem Ojezua – Deputy Chairman; Prince Kassim Afegbua – Member; Hon. Patrick Ikhariale – Member; Mr. Taiwo Akerele – Member; Hon. Patrick Idiake – Member, and Hon. Rasaq Bello-Osagie – Member,” the statement reads.
“Others are: Mr. Fredrick Unopah – Member; Frank Osumuede Edebor Esq – Secretary; Mrs. Abdallah Eugenia – Member; Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon – Member; Pharm. Kenny Okojie – Member; Mrs. Lyndsey Tes-Sorae – Member, and Hon. Abass Braimoh – Member.
“In furtherance of the Governor’s initiative to set the State on the path of development and accountable leadership, the need to set up a State Assets Verification Committee becomes very imperative.”
The CPS noted that this decision aligns with the governor’s vision for progress and responsible governance in Edo State.
“Despite repeated calls for a more holistic database of the Assets and Liabilities of the previous administration, the Godwin Obaseki-led Government came up with very scanty and limited Assets and Liabilities of the State,” he continued.
“In line with the Governor’s campaign promise to ensure probity, accountability and transparency in Government, and to deepen the governance process, a Committee made up of respected sons and daughters from Edo State has to be constituted.
“The committee will be inaugurated at the Festival Hall, Government House, Benin City, on Tuesday, 26th November, 2024, by 1pm prompt.”
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