EDSIEC, other institutions dissolved in Edo

Barely a month after assuming office as Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has dissolved Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC) and other institutions in the state.

According to a credible report, other institutions affected by the dissolution include Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, Edo State Forestry Commission, the House of Assembly Service Commission, the State Audit Service Commission and the Judicial Service Commission.

The statement was made available to the press in Benin on Tuesday through the Secretary to the State Government,  Umar Musa Ikhilor.

“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of all Commissions in Edo State Government Public Service with immediate effect”.

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“Accordingly, all chairmen and members of the commissions are advised to hand over all government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their commission”, the statement disclosed.