In a bold move, Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has ordered the immediate freezing of all bank accounts belonging to the state. The directive, communicated through Chief Press Secretary Fred Ituah in Benin City, requires commercial banks and heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to comply without delay.
The statement emphasized the seriousness of the order, warning that any individuals, including MDAs heads and civil servants, who violate it will face severe repercussions. “All bank accounts in all commercial banks have been frozen. Commercial banks must comply with the order and ensure that not a dime is taken out of the coffers of government until there is further notice,” the statement read.
Additionally, Governor Okpebholo has mandated the reversion of the Ministry of Roads and Bridges back to the Ministry of Works, criticizing the previous administration for failing to construct any roads or bridges during its tenure. “It is absurd to maintain the ministry with such identity,” he remarked.
The governor has instructed relevant agencies to implement this change and uphold the new name promptly, signaling a broader review of actions taken by the previous administration aimed at prioritizing the state’s interests. “In the coming days
