Delta Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has taken decisive action by approving the suspension of the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Omoun Perekebena Perez, over alleged funds diversion to a private account. The funds in question were designated for the ‘Accelerated Agricultural Development Scheme (AADS).
The suspension, revealed in a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, is linked to the review of the Greenhouse project’s implementation by the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
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To investigate claims and perceived infractions related to the scheme’s management, a seven-man committee chaired by Dr. Kingsley Emu has been constituted. Governor Oborevwori’s suspension of Commissioner Omoun Perez aims to facilitate an unimpeded investigation.
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The statement also outlined that Mr. Bennett Ezon-Abode Agamah, Permanent Secretary; Oki Preowei Yintareke, Assistant Director, Agricultural Engineering; and Mr. Gabriel Idiatacheko, Chief Accountant, are to proceed on compulsory leave until further notice, following civil service extant rules.
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Emphasizing that the suspension is not a presumption of guilt, the government stated that it is a necessary measure to uphold the sanctity of the investigative processes, ensuring a fair and unbiased examination of the alleged financial misconduct.
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