Paul Ohonbamu has resigned his appointment as commissioner
for information and orientation in Edo state.
This is coming a few weeks to the June 22 governorship
primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Godwin Obaseki, the governor, is vying to retain the party’s
ticket for a second term but a faction loyal to Adams Oshiomhole, national
chairman of the APC, is believed to be backing Osagie Ize-Iyamu, a pastor.
Ize-Iyamu, who was candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party
(PDP) in the 2016 election, had defected to the APC in the heat of the crisis
between Obaseki and Oshiomhole.
In his letter of resignation, Ohonbonu said he quit his post
in order to “operate outside” the cabinet.
“I hereby tender my letter of resignation as a commissioner
in Edo to His Excellency, Mr Godwin Obaseki this June 4, 2020,” he said.
“Without setting a precedent, I have decided to step aside
as cabinet member and operate outside for the general good of Edo and pursuit
of happiness for the citizens.
“I am particularly delighted that His Exellency’s second
term bid is firm and sure-footed.
“Whether we shall meet again I know not, therefore our
everlasting farewell take. If we do meet why we shall smile, if not it is true
this parting was well made.”
Obaseki has replaced Ohonbonu with Stewart Efe, who was the
public relations officer, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin city,
until his appointment.
In a statement, Osarodion Ogie, secretary to the state
government, said the appointment is with immediate effect.
“The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved
the appointment of Mr. Stewart Efe as Commissioner for Communication and
Orientation. His appointment takes immediate effect,” Ogie said.
In April, Taiwo Akerele, Obaseki’s chief of staff, resigned
“based on administrative and governance grounds.”
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