Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has
relieved Hon. Samson Osagie of his duties as Attorney-General and
Commissioner for Justice.
Osagie, one of the first commissioners sworn in after
Okpebholo assumed office, was notably absent from the list of newly sworn-in
cabinet members on Wednesday, fueling speculation that had trailed his
imminent removal following the nomination of Prof. Roland Otaru as
Commissioner.
No official reason was given for his dismissal.
Beyond Osagie’s exit, the governor also announced an expansion
of ministries from 23 to 28, a move the state government said was aimed at
improving governance and aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed
Hope Agenda.
A statement signed by the Secretary to the State
Government (SSG), Musa Ikhilor, said the restructuring was intended to
“enhance administrative efficiency, improve coordination across critical
sectors, and strengthen the capacity of government to deliver effectively on
its mandate to the people of Edo State.”
In the new cabinet list, no commissioner was
assigned to the Ministry of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy.
Key appointments include:
Reacting to his removal, Osagie commended the
governor, saying he remains grateful for the opportunity to have served.
“Governor Okpebholo has done well, and I am thankful
for the privilege to contribute to his administration,” he said.
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