Suspended Edo Attorney-General, Samson Osagie Reinstated, Absolved of Alleged ‘Financial Infractions’

By Simeon OSAJIE

The suspended Edo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Samson Osagie, has been reinstated, 37 days after he was asked to step aside by Governor Monday Okpebholo for alleged “financial infractions”.

A letter conveying Osagie’s recall was signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Dated March 12, 2025 and released around 8:15 pm on Wednesday.

According to the letter, “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, the former Fed House of Assembly member commended Governor Okpebholo for his frankness, saying: “I appreciate his sincerity of purpose and vision for the state. This is a clear indication that His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, means well for the state and I use this medium to restate my commitment and loyalty to him and his administration.

“I remain committed to joining him to ensure that Edo State recovers all lost ground to take the state to where it should be.”