WATCH THE VIDEO HERE The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani. The Secretary to the State Government, Mr Musa Ikhilor, announced the suspension in a statement in Benin, the stste capital, on Thursday morning. Ikhilor said the two-state top officials were suspended over allegations of “grave official and financial infractions”. According to him, the suspension, which takes immediate effect, is pending the conclusion of an investigation into the allegations. “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Gov. Monday Okpebholo has approved the suspension from office of the Chairman of Edo Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie over allegations of grave official and financial infractions. “The suspension is with immediate effect.
EDO: Gov suspends Attorney-General, LG commission chair over alleged financial infractions
