Edo State’s Governor Monday Okpebholo has established a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee, include popular social critic, Hon. Patrick Obahiagbon, to probe the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.
Announcing the panel in a statement on Sunday, Fred Itua, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, said the committee will be inaugurated on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at Government House in Benin City, with Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe as Chairman and Anslem Ojezua as Deputy Chairman.
Frank Edebor will be serving as Secretary.
Other members are: Kassim Afegbua, Patrick Ikhariale, Taiwo Akerele, Patrick Idiake, Rasaq Bello-Osagie, Fredrick Unopah, Abdallah Eugenia, Patrick Obahiagbon, Kenny Okojie, Lyndsey Tes-Sorae, and Abass Braimoh.
PATRICK OBAHIAGBON
Patrick Obahiagbon (born April 12, 1960) is a Nigerian politician and legal practitioner. He was elected to the House of Representatives in 2007, and served Oredo until his appointment as chief of staff to Governor Adams Oshiomole in 2011. Obahiagbon established a cult-following among many Nigerians for his grammatical caricature when engaged in social and political commentary.
The statement said: “In furtherance of the Governor’s initiative to set the state on the path of development and accountable leadership, the establishment of a State Assets Verification Committee has become imperative.”
According to the memo, despite calls for a comprehensive database of assets and liabilities under the Obaseki administration, only limited information was provided.
