Following criticism and outburst, the Edo State governor, Godwin Obaseki, has bowed to pressure by approving the payment of the withheld Benin Traditional Council’s (BTC) three months statutory allocations.
The payment came after criticism, according to a group known as Edo National Voice (ENV).
“Arising from the constant engagements cum agitations that were put forward by the leadership and entire members of Edo National Voice (ENV) over the three months statutory allocations of Benin Traditional Council(BTC) that were withheld by Governor Obaseki, we are happy to announce that Mr. Governor has graciously approved the payment of the withheld three months statutory allocations and we want to thank Mr. Governor, Godwin Obaseki for listening to our agitations and taking the path of honour in ensuring that the error committed was reversed”, the group said.
The group also commended the Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie for his strategic role played pertaining the payment of the withheld BTC three months statutory allocations.
They added that they will not stop calling on Governor Obaseki if there are burning issues in relation to the wellbeing of the Edo people