The governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has suspended the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Samson Osagie from office for alleged fraud.
The governor also approved the suspension of the Chairman of the State’s Local Government Service Commission, Damian Lawani, also for alleged fraud.
A statement by the Secretary to the Stats Government, SSG, Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq., dated February 5, 2025 specifically said that both officials were suspended “over allegations of grave official and financial infractions.” 
According to the one-page statement, “The suspension is with immediate effect.”
It said that the governor had ordered the setting up of an investigative committee to probe the allegations levelled against them and make appropriate recommendations accordingly.
“The suspension of Hon Damian Lawani and the Honourable Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice became necessary to enable Government carry out a thorough investigation into the allegation of financial infractions levelled against them.
“They are to remain suspended pending the conclusion of the investigation,” the statement said.
