By Newsmata
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has frowned at alleged “clandestine recruitment exercises” going on in the state civil service being carried out by heads of ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) of government and ordered their immediate suspension.
The Governor has also ordered a comprehensive review of all recruitment exercises carried out by the Godwin Obaseki-led administration between May-November 2024.
In a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Musa Umar Ikhilor on Friday, the Governor accused heads of the MDAs of backdating such appointments.
The notice read:
“The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo is in receipt of report of the clandestine activities being perpetrated by some Commissions, Boards, Parastatals and Agencies of Government in the state.
“Preliminary investigation reveals that these bodies have continued to issue back-dated letters of employment to their cronies without due process.
“For the avoidance of doubt, this Administration believes in the principle of fairness and equity which expects that all employment exercises should be merit-based, competitive and accessible to all Edo indigenes.
“In light of the foregoing and in order to arrest this ugly trend, the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has directed the immediate suspension of all employment processes as well as the review of all appointments carried out since May 2024 by Commissions, Boards, Parastatals and Agencies of Government.
“Heads of Ministries, Departments and Agencies are to note and comply with the above directive.”