Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for alleged unauthorised fundraising over an upcoming Oil and Gas summit in the state.
The suspension was announced via a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
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The SSG quoted Okpebholo as also announcing the immediate halt of the planned summit, scheduled to begin on August 7.
Ikhilor stated: “Due to the breach, the proposed summit is suspended, and Isere is directed to refund all monies collected from donors for the event.
“Prospective donors are hereby advised to stop all dealings with the suspended adviser.”
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