“Any Commissioner Not Wearing Asiwaju Mandate Cap Will Not Attend Our Exco Meetings” — Gov Okpebholo Directs Newly Sworn Commissioners

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has directed all Commissioners and Special Advisers in his administration to wear the Asiwaju mandate cap as a demonstration of loyalty and support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.

The directive was issued during the swearing-in ceremony of 19 newly appointed Commissioners, along with several board chairmen and members of state agencies, held in Benin City.

Governor Okpebholo warned that any Commissioner who fails to wear the Asiwaju cap would be barred from attending State Executive Council meetings.

“This could not have happened if we did not have a responsible president. We have conducted many elections here, and the major challenge was the absence of presidential support. Today, we say thank you,” he said. “In our Exco meetings, if you are not wearing a suit and come without this Asiwaju cap, you will be sent back.”

The ceremony also included the inauguration of the Senior Secondary Education Board and the Edo State Law Reform Commission.