By Dada AYOKHAI
The Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma Governing Council faces possible dissolution by Governor Senator Monday Okpebholo following a complaint by Owan people, alleging lopsided membership.
Led by Hon. Ofen-Imu, Owan Conscience delegation met Okpebholo, citing marginalization in appointments among Edo North’s Etsako, Owan, and Akoko-Edo clans.
They specifically objected to Etsako occupying all three Edo North slots on AAU’s council .
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo reconstituted the 7-member Governing Council of Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma on February 4, 2025, with Chief Dan Osikhene Orbih as chairman.
The council members include Prof. Friday Okonofua, Prof. Steve Amiemenkharu Iyayi, Hon. Lukman Muhammad, Prof. Idialu Jeremiah Uwaifo, Prof. Eric Kelly Inanemo Omogbai, and Prof. Omoruyi Ikponmwonsa Osahon
The 3 Etsakos on the council board are Chief Dan Orbih,Chairman, Hon Lukman Mohammed and Prof Eric k omogbai.
Governor Okpebholo reportedly promised to address the Owan group’s complaint about the composition and asked them to submit two nominees for possible replacement.
They also complaint of not having any owan In the re-constituted Local Government Service Commission, Judicial Service Commission, and Civil Service Commission
