The Edo State commissioner of communication and Orientation Chris Osa Nehikhare has said that the recent reports that the Edo State Transition Committee members nominated by APC and Governor- Elect , Senator Okpebholo, requested for sitting allowances from the state government and threatened to boycott meetings if such allowances were not paid is untrue
According to him, the inaugural meeting held in a convivial atmosphere and the members were duly inaugurated and collaboratively set out the agenda and methodology for the committee’s work.
This was contained in a statement released today and made available to the Press earlier today in Benin City the Edo State capital.
“We wish to clarify recent reports suggesting that the Edo State Transition Committee members nominated by APC and Governor- Elect , Senator Okpebholo, requested for sitting allowances from the state government and threatened to boycott meetings if such allowances were not paid. These assertions are completely unfounded and do not reflect the reality of the situation.
“In fact, the committee held a cordial and very successful meeting at its inauguration. During this meeting, we collaboratively set out the agenda and methodology for our committee’s work. The atmosphere was constructive, and there was a mutual understanding that our collective efforts are dedicated to serving the best interests of the people of Edo.
“We remain committed to our responsibilities and will continue to work together for the betterment of our community, with a focus on transparency and collaboration”.
