Delta govt suspends commissioner over attack on governor’s aide

The Delta State Government has suspended the Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, for allegedly assaulting the governor’s aide, Simon Mudi.

‎The suspension was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr Kingsley Emu, on Monday, August 10, 2026.

The suspension is linked to a viral video of a fracas at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, after a Delta Central Stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Although the fracas did not take place in the APC meeting hall, the governor’s aide was assaulted at the premises after the meeting, and subsequently, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori ordered an investigation into the matter.

The SSG said the decision to suspend Izeze was taken to allow security agencies to conduct an impartial investigation into the incident.

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‎Emu said the suspension was necessary to ensure that investigation is conducted without interference.

‎Emu noted that the Oborevwori administration remained committed to maintaining public safety, law and order, and to protecting the sanctity of human life.

‎According to the SSG, these principles will be upheld even when institutions of Delta State are involved.

‎He said the suspension is indefinite, pending  outcome of the investigation.