Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, following allegations of unauthorised fundraising linked to a planned oil and gas summit.
The suspension was made public on Tuesday in a statement released by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, in Benin.
The governor also announced the immediate cancellation of the 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 warned individuals and organisations against further transactions with the suspended adviser.
“Prospective donors are hereby advised to stop all dealings with the suspended adviser,” the SSG added.
The state government has not revealed how the huge money was raised before the suspension.
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