Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Mr. Felix Osemwengie Isere, over alleged unauthorised fundraising for an upcoming Oil and Gas summit.
The suspension was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Umar Ikhilor, in a statement issued on Tuesday.
The SSG said the governor also announced the immediate halt of the planned summit, scheduled to begin on Aug. 7.
“Due to the breach, the proposed summit is suspended, and Isere is directed to refund all monies collected from donors for the event.
“Prospective donors are hereby advised to stop all dealings with the suspended adviser,” Ikhilor said.
