Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for allegedly soliciting funds without authorisation in connection with a forthcoming oil and gas summit.
The suspension was made public on Tuesday through a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, in Benin City.
Ikhilor also disclosed that the state government has halted the summit, which was earlier scheduled to hold from August 7.
“Due to the breach, the proposed summit is suspended, and Isere is directed to refund all monies collected from donors for the event.
“Prospective donors are hereby advised to stop all dealings with the suspended adviser,” Ikhilor said.