Paul Ohonbamu, the commissioner for information and orientation in Edo state, has tendered his resignation just a few weeks before the governorship primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
In his resignation letter, Ohonbonu stated that he is stepping down from his cabinet position to “operate outside” for the best interests of the state.
Part of his letter reads;
“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.
“I am particularly delighted that His Exellency’s second term bid is firm and sure-footed.
“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.”
Stewart Efe, the public relations officer of the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Uselu, Benin city, has been appointed as Ohonbonu’s replacement.
Governor Obaseki, who is currently striving to secure a second term ticket, is in the midst of a party dispute with a faction loyal to the national chairman of the APC, Adams Oshiomhole, and is also believed to be supporting Osagie Ize-Iyamu as the party’s candidate in the upcoming governorship election.