Obaseki appoints Efe as Information Commissioner after Ohonbamu’s exit

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has approved the appointment of Mr Stewart Efe as the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, shortly after Mr Paul  Ohonbamu resigned from the position.
In a statement, Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Osarodion Ogie, said the appointment was 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,” he said.
Efe, until his appointment was the Public Relations Officer, Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Uselu, Benin City.
He hails from Ward 9, Egor Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
The new commissioner was a top contender as Chairman, Egor LGA, in the last local council elections, but stepped down for party interest.
Ohonbamu said he resigned from the state exco for the good of Edo people and thanked Obaseki for the privilege given him to serve.
This was contained in a letter of resignation addressed to Obaseki on Thursday in Benin.
“I hereby tender my letter of resignation as a commissioner in Edo to His Excellency, Mr Godwin Obaseki this June 4, 2020.
“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,”he said.
Ohonbamu expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity given to him to serve the state.
“I am particularly delighted that His Exellency’s second term bid is firm and surefooted.
“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,” he said.
His resignation has brought to two, members of Obaseki’s cabinet that have resigned within the last one month.
Mr Taiwo Akerele the Chief of Staff, had in May resigned his appointment stating administrative reasons.