Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reinstated the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Hon. Samson Osagie, exactly 37 days after his suspension.
In a letter addressed to Osagie by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, Esq., the government confirmed his reinstatement following an investigative panel’s findings that cleared him of financial infractions.
The letter, marked SGA. 15/NOL.XVIII/215 and dated March 12, 2025, stated: “Having considered the report of the Investigative Panel set up by Government to investigate allegations of financial infractions reported against you, which has exonerated you from the said allegations, I write to convey the directive of the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, that you resume duties as the State Hon. Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice with effect from 12th March 2025.”
Reacting to the development, Osagie expressed appreciation to the governor for his transparency and leadership.
“I appreciate his sincerity of purpose and vision for the state. This is a clear indication that His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, means well for the state, and I use this medium to reiterate my commitment and loyalty to him and his administration.
“I remain committed to joining him to ensure that Edo State recovers all lost ground and takes the stage to where it should be,” he stated.
