By Titilope Adaku

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, for allegedly engaging in unauthorised fundraising for an upcoming oil and gas summit in the state.

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

Ikhilor said the governor also ordered the immediate suspension of the planned summit, which was scheduled to commence 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.

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

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