Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpehbolo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Executive Secretary of the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Caulson Osoikhia Oahimire, over alleged financial and official misconduct.
The Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Barr. Umar Musa Ikhilor, disclosed this in a statement dated April 29, 2025, and made available to journalists in Benin City.
“It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Executive Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpehbolo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Executive Secretary, Edo State Primary Healthcare Development Agency, Dr. Caulson Osoikhia Oahimire, over allegations of grave financial and official infractions,” the statement read.
According to the SSG, a special committee will be constituted by the government to investigate the allegations and submit its findings to the governor.
“Consequently, the most senior staff of the Agency will act in a functioning capacity pending the outcome of the investigation,” the statement added.