Edo Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Paul Ohonbamu, has resigned his appointment from the cabinet of Governor Godwin Obaseki.
Mr Ohonbamu stated his resignation in a letter addressed to Mr Obaseki on Thursday.
“I hereby tender my letter of resignation as a commissioner in Edo to His Excellency, Mr Godwin Obaseki this June 4, 2020.
“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,” he said.
Ohonbamu expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity given to him to serve the state.
“I am particularly delighted that His Excellency’s second term bid is firm and surefooted.
“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,” he said.
Obaseki’s chief of staff, Taiwo Akerele, had in May resigned his appointment stating ‘administrative’ reasons.
Meanwhile, the governor has approved the appointment of Stewart Efe as Ohonbamu’s replacement.
In a statement, Secretary to the State Government, Osarodion Ogie, 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.
