The Edo State Government has taken decisive action against two top officials, suspending both the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani. The suspensions stem from allegations of 'grave official and financial infractions,' prompting an investigation by a dedicated committee. The embattled Attorney-General has vehemently denied any wrongdoing, pledging to defend his integrity and clear his name. This development follows a previous suspension of Ahmed Momoh, Executive Director of the State Flood Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (FEWMA), accused of insubordination.
The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission , Damian Lawani. Musa Ikhilor, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), announced the suspension in a statement in Benin, the state capital, on Thursday morning. Mr Ikhilor said the two state top officials were suspended over allegations of 'grave official and financial infractions'.
According to him, the suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations. The governor has approved the suspension from office of the Chairman of Edo Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, over allegations of grave official and financial infractions. Consequently, the governor has ordered the setting up of an Investigative Committee to investigate the allegations levelled against them and make appropriate recommendations accordingly. Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you. The suspension of Osagie and Lawani became necessary to enable the Government carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation of financial infractions levelled against them. Meanwhile, the attorney-general, Mr Osagie, has denied committing any financial infraction of any kind. My attention has just been drawn to a Government special announcement in which I was alleged to have been engaged in financial infractions with the Chairman of the Local Government service commission and therefore suspended. Let me state unequivocally that I am not and was never involved in any financial dealing with anyone nor committed any financial infraction of any kind. I shall be ready, willing, and prepared to defend myself and prove my innocence in order to clear my name and hard-earned reputation, which I have laboured to build over the years, stated the embattled commissioner, a former House of Representatives member. Governor Okpebholo had earlier suspended Ahmed Momoh, Executive Director of the State Flood Erosion and Watershed Management Agency (FEWMA) over alleged insubordination. At Premium Times, we firmly believe in the importance of high-quality journalism. Recognizing that not everyone can afford costly news subscriptions, we are dedicated to delivering meticulously researched, fact-checked news that remains freely accessible to all. Whether you turn to Premium Times for daily updates, in-depth investigations into pressing national issues, or entertaining trending stories, we value your readership. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall. Would you consider supporting us with a modest contribution on a monthly basis to help maintain our commitment to free, accessible news
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