Edo Gov-Elect, Okpebholo, raises alarm over looting, calls for EFCC probe

The Edo State Governor-Elect, Monday Okpebholo, on Wednesday, raised concerns over the alleged looting of government funds and properties by officials of the outgoing Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration.

In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Godswill Inegbealso, Okpebholo called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate the matter.

“With great shock, we regret the widespread reports of looting of government funds and properties by officials of the outgoing administration from the Government House, Benin City,” the statement read.