Edo State’s suspended Attorney General, Hon Samson Osagie, has vehemently denied allegations of financial infractions that led to his suspension.
In a statement, Osagie expressed shock at the government’s announcement, dated February 5, 2025, which accused him of engaging in financial dealings with the Chairman of the Local Government Service Commission.
Osagie emphasized that he was never involved in any financial transactions or committed any financial infraction. He also stated that he was not given the opportunity to respond to the allegations before his suspension was announced. The suspended Attorney General reiterated his commitment to defending himself and proving his innocence to clear his name and protect his hard-earned reputation.
The statement Reads
My attention has just been drawn to a Government special announcement dated 5th February, 2925 in which I was alleged to have been engaged in financial infractions with the Chairman of the Local Government service commission and therefore suspended.
Let me state unequivocally that I am not and was never involved in any financial dealing with anyone nor committed any financial infraction of any kind. I was also not confronted with the said allegations by anyone before my suspension was announced.
I shall be ready, willing and prepared to defend myself and prove my innocence in order to clear my name and hard-earned reputation which I have labored to build over the years.
*Rt Hon Samson R Osagie, PhD*
5th February,2025