Paul Ohonbamu has resigned his appointment as commissioner for information and orientation in Edo state few weeks to the June 22 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Godwin Obaseki, the Governor, is vying to retain the party’s ticket for a second term but a faction loyal to Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the APC, is believed to be backing Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who was candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2016 election but defected to the APC in the heat of the crisis between Obaseki and Oshiomhole.
Paul Ohonbamu has resigned his appointment as commissioner for information and orientation in Edo state few weeks to the June 22 governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Godwin Obaseki, the Governor, is vying to retain the party’s ticket for a second term but a faction loyal to Adams Oshiomhole, National Chairman of the APC, is believed to be backing Osagie Ize-Iyamu, who was candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2016 election but defected to the APC in the heat of the crisis between Obaseki and Oshiomhole.
“Without setting a precedent, I have decided to step aside as cabinet member and operate outside for the general good of Edo and pursuit of happiness for the citizens.
“I am particularly delighted that His Exellency’s second term bid is firm and sure-footed.
“Whether we shall meet again I know not, therefore our everlasting farewell take. If we do meet why we shall smile, if not it is true this parting was well made.”
Meanwhile, Obaseki has replaced Ohonbonu with Stewart Efe, who was the public relations officer, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin city.
In a statement, Osarodion Ogie, secretary to the state government, said the appointment is with immediate effect.
“The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has approved the appointment of Mr. Stewart Efe as Commissioner for Communication and Orientation. His appointment takes immediate effect,” Ogie said.
Efe, who hails from Ward 9 in Egor Local Government Area (LGA) of the state, contested the chairmanship position in Egor during the last local government elections, but stepped down for party interest.
