2024 Guber: Okpebholo hails IGP, Disu over removal of ex-Gov Godwin Obaseki from office

The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his relation successful getting the erstwhile politician of the state, Godwin Obaseki, retired of an unnamed spot connected the nighttime of the 2024 governorship predetermination successful the state.

DAILY POST reports that the politician stated this connected Friday, May 15, 2026, erstwhile the IGP paid a sojourn to him astatine the Government House successful Benin City.

DAILY POST reports that the unnamed spot seemingly refers to the Edo State office of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

According to him, “I retrieve the nighttime of my predetermination arsenic governor. You were 1 of those who went determination to get Governor Obaseki retired of that place. I was truthful impressed with the mode you demonstrated professionalism that night.

“If you were not a nonrecreational constabulary officer, possibly determination would person been harassment oregon thing else,” helium said.

Okpebholo, who congratulated the caller IGP connected his appointment, described him arsenic a nonrecreational serviceman who earned his elevation done dedication and competence.

The governor, portion pledging continued practice with the Nigeria Police Force, besides called for accrued enactment and collaboration from the constabulary authorities to prolong bid and information successful the state.

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