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By Arese Julian Osawe

In a related development, Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the formation of a 14-member State Assets Verification Committee to investigate the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, revealed this in a statement.

He said the committee, which will be inaugurated on Tuesday, 26 November 2024, at Government House in Benin City, will be chaired by Dr Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe.

While Anslem Ojezua will serve as deputy chairman, Frank Edebor will act as secretary.