Governor Okpebholo suspends special adviser over alleged unauthorised fundraising

Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, over alleged unauthorised fundraising for a forthcoming Oil and Gas summit in the state.

 

 

 

The suspension was announced on Tuesday, July 29, in Benin through a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor.

 

 

 

 

According to the statement, the governor also ordered the immediate suspension of the planned summit, which was scheduled to begin on August 7.

 

 

 

 

“Due to the breach, the proposed summit is suspended, and Isere is directed to refund all monies collected from donors for the event,” Ikhilor stated.

 

 

 

He further warned that prospective donors should cease all dealings with the suspended adviser.

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