Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has taken swift action by suspending his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for allegedly organizing an unauthorized fundraising campaign for a planned oil and gas summit. The governor also canceled the August 7 event entirely and ordered Isere to refund all donations already collected.
Key Details:
✔ Violation: Isere reportedly solicited funds without government approval
✔ Consequence: Immediate suspension and summit cancellation
✔ Directive: Full refund ordered for all collected donations
✔ Warning: Donors advised to cease further transactions
Why This Matters
• Protects state government from unauthorized financial liabilities
• Maintains accountability in resource management
• Prevents potential misuse of government-backed events
What Next?
→ Investigation into scope of fundraising activities
→ Possible disciplinary actions beyond suspension
→ Review of approval processes for government events
