Edo Governor Sacks Aide Amid Ekpoma Protest, Appoints Replacement

Edo State Governor sacks an aide on youths after a protest in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area. The former aide was reportedly arrested following the governor's probe into the unrest.

Christoph Udobor Iyas has been approved as the replacement. The statement confirming the removal and appointment was signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikhilor, in Benin City.