The Governor of Edo State, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, has recalled his Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon Samson Osagie.
A letter to Osagie by the Secretary to State Government (SSG) Umar Ikhilor, Esq. marked SGA. 15/NOL.XV111/215 and dated March 12,2025 released around 8:15 pm, read that “Having considered the report of the Investigative Panel set up by Government to investigate allegations of financial infractions reported against you, which has exonerated you from the said allegations, I write to convey the directive of the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo that you resume duties as the State Hon.Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice with effect from 12th March, 2025.”
Reacting to the development, Osagie said he commended the governor for his frankness “I appreciate his sincerity of purpose and vision for the state, this is a clear indication that His Excellence, Sen Monday Okoebholo means well for the state and I use this medium to reiterate my commitment and loyalty him and his administration.
“I remain committed to joining him to ensure that Edo State recovered all lost ground takes the stage to where it should be.”
