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The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo, has sent a stern warning to any of his commissioners who fail to openly show their solidarity for President Bola Tinubu.
The governor stated that he would send any of them who failed to wear the ‘Asiwaju cap’, also known as the ‘President Bola Tinubu cap’, out of the weekly Executive Council meeting.
Speaking on Tuesday during the swearing-in of the appointees, Okpebholo said he would not forgive any of the commissioners who failed to wear the cap.
Okpebholo said the swearing in of the appointees wouldn’t have been possible without the support of Tinubu.
He noted that several elections have been held in the state in the past, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) lost due to a lack of support from the sitting president.
“First of all, before we begin, I want to say that this couldn’t have happened if we did not have a responsible President. We have done so many elections here. The major problem we had was the President is not with us.
“So, let me tell you, before we begin, you see this cap I am wearing? I will not forgive any commissioner that is not wearing it.
“In EXCO if you are not wearing a suit, and you are wearing a traditional dress, and you are coming to the EXCO without this Asiwaju cap, you are going back,” he warned.
The governor further warned that he would not tolerate corruption and actions that could undermine the integrity of his administration.
Okpebholo, who said the appointments were made on merit, reminded the appointees that their roles are not for rewards but a call to serve the people of the state.
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