By Adenike Lawal
The Edo State Government has given Asue Ighodalo, the PDP candidate in the recent gubernatorial election, and other affiliates a 72-hour ultimatum to return government vehicles currently in their possession.
This directive was issued by Kelly Okungbowa, Chairman of the newly formed Government Assets Recovery Committee, under Governor Monday Okpebholo.
The committee aims to reclaim assets improperly held by individuals, including vehicles once owned by the now-defunct Edo Line transport company.
Okungbowa revealed that some of these vehicles were allegedly sold and found in a Benin City spare parts market.
Okungbowa emphasized that the vehicles are state property and urged their return, citing the high cost of replacing them—up to N120 million for a new Toyota
