Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has directed the immediate suspension of transactions for all state government accounts in commercial banks, effective immediately and until further notice, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
Allso, the Governor has reinstated the Ministry of Works by reversing its previous division into the Ministry of Roads and Bridges.
In a statement released on Thursday, 14th of November in Benin City, Fred Itua, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, emphasized that commercial banks and heads of various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies must adhere to this directive promptly.
Okpebholo also warned that anyone, including heads of MDAs and civil servants, who flouted the order would be severely punished.
According to him, all bank accounts in all the 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 the government until further notice.
“Heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies must comply with this order and ensure full compliance without any further delays.
“After the necessary investigations and reconciliations, the Governor will do the needful and decide on the way forward. For now, this order stands,” he said.
