Gov Okpebholo suspends special adviser over unauthorised fundraising

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, over allegations of unauthorized fundraising related to a planned oil and gas summit in the state.

The suspension was disclosed in a statement released on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, in Benin City.

According to the statement, Governor Okpebholo has also ordered the immediate suspension of the planned summit, which was scheduled to kick off on August 7.

“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,” Ikhilor said.

(NAN)