The All Progressives Congress in Edo State, on Thursday, demanded the resignation of Secretary to the State Authorities, Osarodion Ogie, following his emergence because the working mate to the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Occasion, Asue Ighodalo, within the upcoming September 21 governorship ballot.
However the Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, described the APC as being “illiterate like its candidate” declaring that the Electoral Act permits Ogie to be in authorities until one month to the election.
An announcement by the appearing Chairman of the EdoAPC, Jarrett Tenebe, stated the motion of Ogie to stay in workplace “is patently unacceptable and an affront to the great individuals of Edo State.”
He added, “As an unelected public officer, Ogie is given an ultimatum to resign from authorities forthwith as his continued keep in workplace is a transparent violation of all recognized guidelines of decency and ethics.
“By remaining in workplace, whereas posing as working mate within the governorship election, Ogie can also be in violation of the general public service guidelines which prohibit a public servant from utilizing public sources to fund personal functions.
“Ogie is at present incomes wage and different official advantages as Secretary to the State Authorities, even whereas pursuing a personal ambition to turn into deputy governor.
“He’s utilizing official autos and different authorities logistics to service his electioneering marketing campaign. That is completely unacceptable and a waste of taxpayers’ cash. That is the very definition of corruption. No unelected public servant ought to be allowed to do that. It’s patently incorrect and a disservice to the state and the longsuffering individuals of Edo State.”
Nonetheless, communication commissioner, Nehikhare, disagreed with the APC’s place, saying, “They will’t learn and their candidate can’t learn. They need to go and browse the electoral legislation. It says 30 days earlier than the election. It’s apparent now the APC can’t learn and their candidate can’t learn. It’s a celebration of clueless individuals.”