The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has issued a stern warning to members of his cupboard over his authorized selection of dressing for the officers.
Okpebholo’s warning comes on the heels of the swearing-in ceremony for 19 new commissioners and boards of businesses and commissions who have been inaugurated in Benin Metropolis on Tuesday, October 14.
He warned that no member of his cupboard could be allowed entrance into the State Govt Council assembly with out donning the President Bola Tinubu’s cap popularly referred to as the Asiwanu cap.
The Asiwaju cap is a Yoruba fila often worn by President Bola Tinubu on all his conventional apparel. The president has worn this cover, with an infinity insignia boldly embroidered on its sides since his emergence because the governor of Lagos State in 1999.
Within the political house, his supporters, allies and staunch members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have taken to sporting this identical cap with the favored Asiwaju’s insignia to showcase their alignment with the president.
Talking additional on the inauguration of the commissioners, Okpebholo knowledgeable the brand new appointees that by sporting the favored Asiwaju cap, they make a daring assertion of their assist for the president.
His phrases, “You’re sporting conventional costume and also you’re coming to Exco with out this Asiwaju cap, you’re going again.
At this warning, the group cheered the governor on whereas altering “Asiwaju! Asiwaju!”, “No Asiwaju, no entry”.
Additionally stating their nomination couldn’t have occurred with out Tinubu’s whole assist, Okpebholo additional charged the brand new appointees to remain dedicated to delivering good governance via their respective workplaces.
He mentioned, “This administration got here into workplace on the promise of sensible governance – to the touch the lives of our folks instantly.
“Our focus just isn’t on propaganda, however on service supply and tangible outcomes that may be felt in each neighborhood throughout our state.
He additionally admonished the brand new commissioners to desist from private enrichment and keep centered on serving the folks of Edo State.
“Might I remind you that this administration has zero tolerance for corruption and also you’re anticipated to show self-discipline, teamwork, and a shared sense of objective.
“Most significantly, I count on loyalty to the folks of Edo State. You have to at all times do not forget that Historical past will decide us for our actions and never our intentions,” Okpebholo mentioned.