The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has dissolved the Edo State Independent Electorial Commission Commission (EDSIEC), and other institutions in the state.
News reports states that other institutions affected by the dissolution include Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission, Edo State Forestry Commission, the House of Assembly Service Commission, the State Audit Service Commission and the Judicial Service Commission.
The governor disclosed this in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, and made available to journalists on Tuesday in Benin.
The statement reads, “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of all Commissions in Edo State Government Public Service with immediate effect.
“Accordingly, all chairmen and members of the commissions are advised to hand over all government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their commission,” he said.