John Mayaki Does Not Speak For Okpebholo – Edo Govt

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo has distanced himself and his administration from press statement issued by John Mayaki.

Naijaonpoint reports that Mayaki, a former Chief Press Secretary to the immediate-past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, also served in the Osagie Ize-Iyamu governorship campaign.

Mayaki has been releasing press statements to address issues in the Edo State political scene, including the crisis rocking local governments.

But in a statement to newsmen on Tuesday morning, Okpebholo’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said these unauthorized statements do not reflect the official position of the Governor’s Office on any matter and should be disregarded.

He stated that: “The attention of the Office of the Governor of Edo State has been drawn to unauthorized statements being issued by Mr. John Mayaki, a former Chief Press Secretary to the immediate-past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki.

“These unauthorized statements do not reflect the official position of the Governor’s Office on any matter and should be disregarded.

“Mr. Mayaki, as a citizen of Nigeria, has the right to express his views on any matter. However, his personal views should not be attributed to Governor Okpebholo.

“The Governor’s official spokespersons have been duly appointed and announced by Senator Monday Okpebholo. They can be reached through their verified contact information.

“The public is advised to verify any information attributed to the Governor through official channels only.”