Another Commissioner Resigns in Edo State

Joseph Ikpea, Commissioner of Minerals, oil and Gas under the Godwin Obaseki administration in Edo state has resigned his appointment on wednesday. This makes him the third commissioner to resign ahead of the gubernatorial election in the state.

After his resignation, Ikpea moved to Ubiaja hometown in Esan Southeast Local Government where he returned to the All Progressives Congress (APC) and joined other members to celebrate his return to the party. His resignation is coming 10 days to the September 19 election.

In his resignation letter which he addressed to Governor Obaseki, Ikpea cited trust, respect and interest as responsible for his exiting the party.

According to the Commissioner, Politics is all about interest, trust and respect for one another, but I have never seen any of these to date.

“The party that is known today as the APC was brought to Esan Southeast Local Government by me and over 90 per cent of my supporters are APC members to date.

“So, it is difficult for me to leave the house I have built, considering also that Obaseki’s administration did not recognise my leadership role.

“I will always be available to provide support to the Obaseki government, whenever I am called upon to do so.”

Two commissioners who resigned recently are Paul Ohonbamu (Communication and Orientation) and Ms. Omua Oni-Okpaku (Environment and Sustainability).

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