Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has instructed all cabinet members to wear the “Asiwaju mandate cap” in support of President Bola Tinubu, warning that those who fail to comply will face consequences.
He made the announcement during the swearing-in ceremony of commissioners and board members of state agencies and commissions in Benin City on Tuesday.
“I will not forgive any commissioner who is not wearing this cap,” Okpebholo stated. “In our Exco meetings, if you come without a suit and the Asiwaju cap, you will be sent back.”
The governor credited President Tinubu’s backing for the All Progressives Congress’ success in the state’s recent governorship election. “This victory could not have been achieved without a responsible president. In previous elections, we often lacked presidential support. Today, we say thank you,” he said.
Okpebholo also stressed that the appointments were based on merit, not patronage, urging commissioners to serve the state with integrity and dedication. “This administration came into office to deliver practical governance that directly touches the lives of our people. Your appointments are not for personal gain but for service and sacrifice. Your performance will be measured by the positive impact you bring to Edo communities,” he said.
The newly sworn-in commissioners include Vincent Osas Uwadia, Etin-osa Ogbeiwi, Saturday Uwuilekhue Idehen (JP), Charity Amayaenvbo, Nosa Adams, Yakubu Oshiorenua, Felix Akhabue, Omorodion Ignatius, Ohimai Ehijimetor, Eugenia Abdallah, Godwin Afekokhe Eshieshi, Kassim Afegbua, Jerry Uwangue, John Akhigbe, Festus Ebea, Elizabeth Ebosele, Kenneth Okoruwa Ihensekhien, and Usenbo Paul Ehigie.
