The Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for allegedly engaging in unauthorised fundraising activities in connection with a planned oil and gas summit in the state.

The suspension was announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor, in Benin City.

According to the statement, the governor also ordered the immediate suspension of the proposed summit, which was scheduled to begin on 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,” the SSG stated.

“Prospective donors are hereby advised to stop all dealings with the suspended adviser,” Ikhilor added.

No further details were provided about the nature or extent of the unauthorised fundraising.

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