By DADA AYOKHAI
The recent suspension of Barr. Felix Isere as Special Adviser on Oil and Gas and his replacement with Barr. Kassimu Otono from Etsako in Edo North has sparked controversy in Edo South, particularly among the Benin people.
The development has raised questions about the representation of different zones in the state’s government.
The drama surrounding Barr. Felix Isere, Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, began with his initiative to host an oil and gas summit in Edo State.
To promote the event, billboards featuring the governor’s image and other invited guests were displayed along major roads, including the airport road in Benin. This effort likely aimed to showcase his work and engage stakeholders in the industry.
The news of Barr. Felix Isere’s suspension as Special Adviser on Oil and Gas was sudden and unexpected, with the suspension letter citing allegations of sourcing funds for the oil and gas summit.
The suspension of Barr. Felix Isere as Special Adviser on Oil and Gas came as a surprise, given the positive reception to his initiative to organize an oil and gas summit.
The suspension was reportedly due to allegations of illegal sourcing funds for the summit.
The replacement of Barr. Felix Isere with Barr. Kassimu Otono from Etsako in Edo North has sparked discontent among the Benin people, who feel that the new appointee should have come from one of the seven local governments in Edo South.
This development has led to questions about zonal representation and the role of local leaders in advocating for their district’s interests.
The Benin people expressed frustration and disappointment over the development, criticizing their kinsmen in the ruling party for allegedly failing to adequately advocate for the district’s interests. This perceived lack of representation and advocacy have contributed to the discontent among the Benin people.
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