Okpebholo sets up panel to probe Obaseki’s administration

Former Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has constituted a 14-man Assets Verification Committee to probe the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.

The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, made this known in a statement on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Itua disclosed that the committee would be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 26.

Itua listed the members of the committee to include Dr Ernest Umakhihe (Chairman), Anslem Ojezua (Deputy Chairman), and Frank Edebor (Secretary).

Those appointed as members are Prince Kassim Afegbua, Patrick Ikhariale, Taiwo Akerele, Patrick Idiake, Rasaq Bello-Osagie, Fredrick Unopah, Abdallah Eugenia, Patrick Obahiagbon, Kenny Okojie, Lyndsey Tes-Sorae, and Abass Braimoh.

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The governor’s CPS stated that the committee became imperative to set Edo State on the path of development and accountable leadership.

He added: “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.

“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 persons is to look into the books.”

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