By Ogochukwu Isioma
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the suspension from office, of the Chairman, Edo State Local Government Service Commission, Hon. Damian Lawani.
The governor also approved the suspension from office, of the state Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Samson Osagie.
In a statement issued on Wednesday night by Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., Secretary to the State Government, both leaders were suspended 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,” the statement noted.
“The suspension of Hon. Damian Lawani and the Honorable Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice became necessary to enable Government carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation of financial infractions leveled against them.
“They are to remain suspended pending the conclusion of the investigation,” the SSG added, noting that, “the suspension is with immediate effect.”
