Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo swears in 18 newly elected local government area chairmen and gives them directives for their tenure. The oath of office is administered at a swearing-in ceremony held on Friday, with the governor urging the chairmen to focus on measurable development and ensure residents benefit directly from council administration.
Both reports say Okpebholo charges the chairmen to prioritise grassroots service and to reject corruption and uphold integrity while carrying out their duties. The emphasis across outlets is on delivering tangible results at the local level and centring the welfare of the people in council activities. While one outlet highlights “fresh directives” and the need for direct impact, the other frames the message more broadly as a call to serve the people and focus on grassroots development.
No details are provided in the excerpts about the chairmen’s names, party affiliations, or specific policy programmes beyond the general expectations set by the governor.
