Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo
The Edo State Government has suspended the State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, over alleged fraud.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, announced this in a statement on Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Ikhilor said the two officials were suspended over allegations of “grave official and financial interactions”.
According to him, the suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations.
Ikhilor stated: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the suspension from office of the Chairman of Edo Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie over allegations of grave official and financial infractions.
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“The suspension is with immediate effect.
“Consequently, the governor has ordered the setting up of an investigative committee to investigate the allegations levelled against them and make appropriate recommendations accordingly.
“The suspension of Osagie and Lawani became necessary to enable the government carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation of financial infractions levelled against them.
“The suspension is pending the conclusion of the investigation.”
The suspension came less than three months after the two officials were appointed by Okpebholo.
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