Governor Okpebholo Suspends Oil and Gas Adviser Over Unauthorized Fundraising.

Governor Monday Okpebholo has suspended his Special Adviser on Oil and Gas, Felix Osemwengie Isere, following allegations of unauthorized fundraising for an upcoming Oil and Gas summit in the state.

The suspension was made public on Tuesday, July 29, in Benin via a statement from the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Ikhilor.

According to the statement, the planned summit, originally set to begin on August 7, has been halted due to the violation.

Ikhilor stated that Isere has been instructed to return all funds raised from donors for the event.

He also cautioned potential donors to discontinue any engagements with the suspended adviser.