Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, will on Tuesday, November 26, inaugurate a new panel to probe the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki with the aim of recovering government assets allegedly stolen or diverted during the past administration.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, said Okpebholo has already approved the formation of the 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of Obaseki.
The Committee which will be chaired by Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, will be inaugurated at the Government House in Benin City, according to Itua.
“In furtherance of the governor’s initiative to set the state on the path of development and accountable leadership, the establishment of a State Assets Verification Committee has become imperative,” the CPS said.
Continuing, the statement said:
“Despite repeated calls for a comprehensive database of the assets and liabilities of the previous administration, the Godwin Obaseki-led government provided only scanty and limited information.
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“In line with the governor’s campaign promise to ensure probity, accountability, and transparency in governance, a committee comprising respected sons and daughters of Edo State has been constituted.”
Listing other members of the Committee, Itua added that Anslem Ojezua will serve as deputy chairman, while Frank Edebor will serve as secretary.
“Other members of the committee include Kassim Afegbua, Patrick Ikhariale, Taiwo Akerele, Patrick Idiake, and Rasaq Bello-Osagie.
“Additional members are Fredrick Unopah, Abdallah Eugenia, Patrick Obahiagbon, Kenny Okojie, Lyndsey Tes-Sorae, and Abass Braimoh.’
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