Okpebholo raises panel to recover govt vehicles from Obaseki’s men
The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has inaugurated a 12-man committee tasked with recovering government vehicles allegedly in allies of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki.
At the ceremony in Benin City on Thursday, Okpebholo directed the committee, led by Kelly Okungbowa, to complete the assignment within two weeks and ensure the return of all vehicles belonging to the Edo State Government.
Speaking during the event, Okungbowa expressed gratitude to the governor for entrusting the committee with the responsibility.
He assured the public of the team’s readiness to execute its mandate within the stipulated timeframe.
“A lot of vehicles used by the past administration are missing, as those in custody of the vehicles have refused to return them. The governor deemed it fit to inaugurate us today with a mandate to recover all government vehicles in private hands,” Okungbowa stated.
The committee comprises representatives from the three senatorial districts of Edo State, with Victor Edoror, a former Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, serving as the vice chairman.
Okungbowa emphasised the committee’s commitment to carrying out the recovery process lawfully.
He appealed to members of the public to assist by providing information about individuals still in possession of government vehicles.
“We want to appeal to the public to inform us if they know anyone still keeping government vehicles.
This will help the committee recover such vehicles for the state government,” he said.
The chairman revealed that the committee already had actionable intelligence on some individuals holding government vehicles and was poised to act swiftly to recover them.
Okungbowa concluded by assuring the public that the team would deliver on its mandate efficiently and in compliance with the law, adding that the results would benefit both the government and the people of Edo State.
