Edo Governor Okpebholo Nominates Three More Commissioners, Raising Total to 29

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has nominated three additional commissioners to join his cabinet, bringing the total number of appointments and nominations so far to 29.

The latest nominees are Dr Elizabeth Ebosele, Hon. Christopher Ewere Okaeben, and Hon. Festus Odianosen Ebea. Their names were announced on Friday in a statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Umar Musa Ikhilor, in Benin City.

Out of the earlier batch of 26 nominees approved by the House of Assembly, only nine have been sworn in and assigned portfolios, leaving several seats in the State Executive Council still vacant.

Hon. Festus Ebea, a former Deputy Speaker of the Edo State House of Assembly, previously represented Esan South East constituency, while Hon. Christopher Okaeben represented Oredo West constituency. Both men are well-known figures in Edo’s political landscape, returning now in an executive capacity.

Political observers say the Governor’s expanded list signals a broader attempt to strengthen his administration as expectations grow for him to deliver on campaign promises.