Edo: Governor Okpebholo recalls suspended Attorney General

Governor Monday Okpebholo has reinstated Samson Osagie as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Edo State, following his suspension in February over alleged financial infractions.

The recall directive was conveyed in a March 12 letter from Umar Ikhilor, the Secretary to the State Government, which stated that an investigative panel had fully exonerated Osagie.

“Having considered the report of the investigative panel set up by the government to investigate financial infractions against you, which has exonerated you completely. I write to convey the directive of the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, that you resume duties as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice immediately,” the letter read.

Expressing gratitude for the decision, Osagie commended the governor’s sincerity of purpose and vision for Edo State, stating, “This clearly indicates that His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, means well for Edo State.”

He further reaffirmed his commitment and loyalty to the administration, pledging to support the governor’s efforts in recovering lost ground and advancing Edo State’s position among Nigeria’s leading states.