The Edo State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Paul Ohonbamu on Thursday resigned his appointment.
Ohonbamu, in his resignation letter, which was addressed to Obaseki, thanked him for the opportunity to serve the state.
He said: “I hereby tender my letter of resignation as a commissioner in Edo State to His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, this 4th day of June, 2020.
“Without setting a precedent, I have decided to step aside as cabinet member and operate outside it for the general good of Edo State and pursuit of happiness for the citizens”.
The former information commissioner, a lawyer, also expressed gratitude to Obaseki for indulging him in his purposeful and sophisticated administration.
He thanked the ever loyal members of the Edo state executive council, stating that he was particularly delighted that the governor’s re-election bid was firm and surefooted.
Ohonbamu added: “Whether we shall meet again I know not. Therefore, our everlasting farewell take. If we do meet, while we shall smile, if not, it is true this parting was well made.”
Meanwhile, Governor Godwin Obaseki has approved the appointment of Mr. Stewart Efe as immediate replacement for Ohonbamu.
In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie Esq., said the appointment takes “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,” he said.
Mr. Efe, until his appointment was the Public Relations Officer, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City.
He hails from Ward 9, Egor Local Government Area (LGA) in Edo State.
He was a top contender as Chairman, Egor LGA, in the last local council elections, but stepped down for party interest.
