Breaking: APC Appoints 24-Member Transition Committee for Edo State Handover (See Full List)

From Moshood Karim

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has unveiled a 24-member Transition Committee to collaborate with the outgoing administration of Governor Godwin Obaseki in Edo State.

 

This announcement was made in a letter dated October 14, 2024, signed by Emperor Jarrett Tenebe, the APC Chairman of Edo State, and addressed to Governor Obaseki.

 

In the letter, a copy of which was obtained by Uptown Press, Tenebe acknowledged the receipt of Governor Obaseki's request for the Governor-elect, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the APC to form a transition team.

The letter emphasised the party's commitment to ensuring a smooth and effective handover process, stating:

 

“We look forward to a smooth and effective collaboration with our 24-member Committee, headed by Chief Pius Odubu as Chairman, for meaningful discussions that will lead to a seamless transition process.”

 

The committee is expected to work closely with Obaseki's administration in facilitating the handover to the incoming government. 

Among the notable members of the committee are prominent political figures, academics, and professionals, including Dr. Pius Odubu, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and Prof. Oyaziwo Aluede.

 

The following individuals have been named to the committee:

 

1. Dr. Pius Odubu (Chairman)

2. Dr. Pharm. Matthew Urhoghide

3. Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu

4. Barrister Andrew Adaze Enwanta

5. Dr. Washington Osifo

6. Nosa Adams

7. Omosede Igbinedion

8. Paul Ohonbamu

9. Edo Omorogieva

10. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe

11. Taiwo Akerele

12. Godwin Eshieshie

13. Yakson Musa

14. Kazeem Afegbua

15. Ohio Omo Ezomo

16. Gani Audu

17. Dr. Aminu Imafidon

18. Prof. Oyaziwo Aluede

19. Prof. Mrs. Eunice Omonzejie

20. Matthew Egbadon

21. Dr. Tony Ikpasaja

22. Felix Akhabue

23. Kingsley Ehigiamusor

24. Dr. Frank Omoh

 

As the state prepares for the official transition, all eyes are on the collaboration between the outgoing and incoming administrations to ensure a seamless handover of power.