Edo Governor Okpebholo Suspends Oil and Gas Aide Over Unauthorised Fundraising

Published on July 29, 2025

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for engaging in unauthorised fundraising activities linked to a proposed oil and gas summit in the state.

The suspension was made public in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, in Benin City.

According to the statement, the governor also ordered an immediate halt to the oil and gas summit, which was initially scheduled to begin on August 7.

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“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.

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