Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for alleged unauthorised fundraising over an upcoming Oil and Gas summit in Edo
The suspension was announced in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
The SSG quoted Okpebholo to have also announced the immediate halt to the planned summit, scheduled to begin on August 7.
Ikhilor stated: “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.”
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