US EditionNigeria: Edo Govt Gives Ex-Deputy Governor Ultimatum to Return State's Property
Edo State warns former Deputy Governor Godwin Omobayo to return vehicles, documents, and assets within seven days or face arrest and legal recovery of state property.
- On Tuesday, the Edo State Government issued a seven-day ultimatum to former Deputy Governor Godwin Omobayo to return all government properties, according to Fred Itua's release in Benin.
- The state noted that assets used in public service remain state property and are not for personal retention, and the government says retaining such property unlawfully breaches public trust.
- Despite formal reminders, the government says vehicles, documents and other state-owned assets assigned to Godwin Omobayo remain unsurrendered.
- Authorities said legal measures, including arrest and asset recovery, will follow non-compliance, urging Godwin Omobayo to respect the directive as Edo State Government commits to accountability and due process.
- Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration framed the ultimatum as part of a wider push for transparency and said it will uphold transparency, discipline, and integrity in public service, noting Godwin Omobayo was sworn in on April 8, 2024 under former Governor Godwin Obaseki amid recent PDP criticism.
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Premium Times NigeriaEdo govt gives ex-deputy governor ultimatum to return state’s property
The Edo Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to the former deputy governor, Mr Godwin Omobayo, to immediately return all government property and assets still in his possession.
Edo Government Demands Immediate Return of State-Owned Property from Former Deputy Governor - TV360 Nigeria
In a new twist to the ongoing political developments in Edo State, the state government has issued a one-week ultimatum to former Deputy Governor, Omobayo Godwins, directing him to immediately return all government-owned property and assets still in his possession. The directive was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Monday Okpebholo. According to the statement, the government expressed d…
Vehicles, assets: Govt threatens to arrest ex-deputy governor
The Edo State Government has issued a one-week ultimatum to the former deputy governor, Mr Godwin Omobayo, to immediately return all government property and assets still in his possession. This is contained in a statement by Fred Itua, Chief Press Secretary to Gov Monday Okpebholo of Edo on Tuesday in Benin. The state government said […] The post Vehicles, assets: Govt threatens to arrest ex-deputy governor appeared first on Freedom Online.
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