Suspension of Attorney-General and LG Commission Chair
The Edo State Government has announced the suspension of its Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwole Iyamu, and the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission, Tom Uloko. The suspension, effective immediately, was reportedly sanctioned over allegations of misconduct.
Governor Godwin Obaseki’s administration emphasized its zero-tolerance policy for any actions that could undermine public trust in governance. Details regarding the specific allegations leading to their suspension are yet to be disclosed, but investigations are expected to follow.