Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State, on Thursday, approved the suspension from office of the Chairman of Edo Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie over allegations of grave official and financial infractions.
Secretary to the Edo State Government (SSG) Mr Musa Ikhilor announced this in a statement in Benin on Thursday morning.
Ikhilor said the two appointees were suspended over allegations of “grave official and financial interactions”, adding that their suspension is with immediate effect.
He explained that the duo would remain on suspension pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations.
The Statement read: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Gov. Monday Okpebholo 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.
“The suspension is with immediate effect.“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 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.
“The suspension is pending the conclusion of the investigation,” the SSG said. The suspension came less than three months after the two officials were appointed.