A fresh crisis has hit the camp of Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki as his Chief of Staff, Mr. Taiwo Akerele, has resigned.
According to a reliable sources, Akerele’s resignation may not be unconnected with the lingering crisis between the Governor and the APC National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
The source further confirmed to Nigeriastandardng that Akerele resigned because he was tired of working with the Governor.
But Akerele in his resignation letter dated 25th April 2020, Akerele said; “My decision to exit the government is based on administrative and governance grounds.
“I am solidly with His excellency Mr Godwin Obaseki in his quest to transform Edo state. His mission and vision resonate with mine.
“This is all I have to say, I will like to be given the opportunity to go private as I part ways administratively with the government based on principles.
“I thank his excellency for the opportunity given to me to serve in this capacity and also thanks to His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II for his immense leadership and support during the period I served in this capacity. May his reign be long and peaceful. Amen.”
