- Safiu Kehinde
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has lifted the suspension of the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Samson Osagie, with immediate effect.
NPO reported Osagie, alongside the chairman of the state Local Government Commission, Damian Lawani, were in February suspended by the governor over alleged financial infractions.
The Attorney General’s recall by Okpebholo was contained in a letter issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, dated March 12, and made public Wednesday night.
According to the letter, Osagie was exonerated following the conclusion of the investigation on the alleged financial infractions.
The letter reads: “Having considered the report of the Investigative panel set up by the government to investigate financial infractions against you, which has exonerated you completely,
“I write to convey the directive of the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, that you resume duties as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice immediately.”.
Reacting to the development, Osagie commended the governor and appreciated his sincerity of purpose and vision for the state.
“This clearly indicates that His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, means well for Edo State.
“I use this medium to reaffirm my commitment and loyalty to his administration.
“I remain dedicated to supporting him in ensuring Edo recovers lost ground and achieves its rightful place among leading states in Nigeria,” Osagie said.