Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Isere, over allegations of unauthorised fundraising in connection with the forthcoming Oil and Gas Summit in the state.
In response, Senator Okpebholo also ordered the suspension of the summit, which was initially slated to begin on August 7.
The announcement was made in a statement issued on Tuesday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor.
“In view of the foregoing, the proposed summit is hereby suspended, and Felix Isere has been ordered to refund all monies collected to the various donors,” the statement read.
“Prospective donors are hereby advised to stop all dealings with the suspended appointee,” it added.