Edo Governor Suspends Adviser Over Unauthorised Fundraising

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, over alleged unauthorised fundraising related to an upcoming oil and gas summit.

The suspension was announced on Tuesday in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor.

According to the statement, the planned summit, which was scheduled to begin on August 7, has now been suspended indefinitely.

The governor has also ordered Isere to refund all monies collected from donors for the event.

The SSG added:

> “Due to the breach, the proposed summit is suspended, and Mr. Isere is directed to refund all funds collected. Prospective donors are advised to cease any dealings with the suspended adviser.”