Edo Assembly Grants Okpebholo's Request for 20 Special Advisers

The Edo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Monday Okpebholo's request to appoint 20 special advisers.

This decision was made during a plenary session where the motion was moved by the Majority Leader, Charity Aiguobarueghian, and seconded by the Minority Leader, Eric Okaka. The approval was based on Section 196 (2) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, which empowers the governor to appoint special advisers.

The request for these appointments was communicated through a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Musa Ikhilor, emphasizing that the appointments were essential for the smooth running of the administration.

In addition to this, the lawmakers received another letter from the governor seeking the confirmation of Mr. Emmanuel Okoebor as Commissioner for Finance.