“I part ways administratively with the government, based on principles.”
The Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Taiwo Akerele has resigned his appointment saying his decision was based on principles.
Newsheadline247 understands that Akerele who hails from of Igarra in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the State had accused governor Obaseki of sidelining him.
The Governor has been at loggerheads with his predecessor and benefactor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, the National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), who handed over to him.
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Akerele, who was appointed on November 14, 2016, in his resignation dated April 25, 2020, 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 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”
The Edo state government is yet to react to Akerele’s resignation.
