The Digest:
Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has mandated his cabinet members to wear President Tinubu-branded attire to executive meetings, framing political loyalty as a visible commitment while simultaneously warning against corruption and emphasizing service over self-enrichment in his administration.
Key Points:
- Governor Okpebholo ordered commissioners to wear "Asiwaju caps" featuring Tinubu's insignia
- The directive was issued during the swearing-in of new commissioners in Benin
- The governor threatened to exclude non-compliant members from executive meetings
- He attributed his electoral victory directly to President Tinubu's support
- Okpebholo emphasized "zero tolerance for corruption" in his administration
- Commissioners were reminded that their appointments serve the people, not personal enrichment
- The Attorney-General, Lateef Fagbem, attended the inauguration ceremony
- Performance will be measured by tangible results rather than political propaganda
Sources: Punch Newspapers
