Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has lifted the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Samson Osagie, with immediate effect.
Osagie’s reinstatement was confirmed in a letter dated March 12 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor. The letter, which was made public on Wednesday night, stated that an investigative panel had cleared Osagie of any financial infractions.
“Having considered the report of the investigative panel set up by the government to investigate financial infractions against you, which has exonerated you completely, I write to convey the directive of the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, that you resume duties as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice immediately,” the letter read.
The governor had suspended Osagie in February alongside the chairman of the State Local Government Commission, Damian Lawani, over alleged financial misconduct.
Reacting to his reinstatement, Osagie expressed gratitude to the governor, commending his leadership and vision for the state.
“This clearly indicates that His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, means well for Edo State,” he said.
He also reaffirmed his commitment to the administration, pledging to support the governor in advancing the state’s development.
“I use this medium to reaffirm my commitment and loyalty to his administration. I remain dedicated to supporting him in ensuring Edo recovers lost ground and achieves its rightful place among leading states in Nigeria,” Osagie added.
