Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has lifted the suspension of the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Samson Osagie, with immediate effect.

The decision was announced in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, dated March 12 and made public on Wednesday night.

Osagie was suspended in February alongside the Chairman of the Edo State Local Government Commission, Damian Lawani, over alleged financial infractions. However, the investigative panel set up by the government cleared him of any wrongdoing.

The letter from the SSG stated: “Having considered the report of the investigative panel set up by the government to investigate financial infractions against you, which has exonerated you completely, I write to convey the directive of the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, that you resume duties as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice immediately.”

Reacting to his reinstatement, Osagie expressed gratitude to the governor and praised his leadership.

“This clearly indicates that His Excellency, Sen. Monday Okpebholo, means well for Edo State. I use this medium to reaffirm my commitment and loyalty to his administration. I remain dedicated to supporting him in ensuring Edo recovers lost ground and achieves its rightful place among leading states in Nigeria,” Osagie said.