No ‘Asiwaju Cap’, No Entry Into Exco Meetings - Monday Okpebholo Warns Newly Appointed Commissioners
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that during the swearing-in of 20 new commissioners and members of various boards, on Tuesday, the Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, issued a stern warning to newly appointed commissioners, declaring that anyone who fails to wear the ‘Asiwaju cap’ popularly known as the Tinubu's cap will be barred from attending Executive Council meetings.
OTN News further reports that the governor emphasized his loyalty to President Bola Tinubu, stressing that the event would not have been possible without the president’s support.
According to him, “before we begin, let me say this could not have happened without a responsible President. We’ve had many elections here, and our major problem was that the President wasn’t with us."
“You see this cap I’m wearing? I will not forgive any commissioner who isn’t wearing it. If you come to the Exco in traditional attire without this Asiwaju cap, you’re going back,” he warned.
Furthermore, the governor cautioned against corruption and misconduct, insisting his administration would not tolerate any behavior that could damage its reputation.
Okpebholo noted that the appointments were based on merit and reminded the appointees that their positions were a call to serve, not a political reward.
“Your nominations are not rewards or patronage but a call to serve the people of Edo State. Our administration is committed to practical governance that directly impacts lives.
We are focused on service delivery and tangible results, not propaganda,” he added
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