In compliance with electoral law, Secretary to the Edo State Government, Osarodion Ogie, has resigned from his position to focus on his political ambitions.
Ogie submitted his resignation on August 9, 2024, as he is the running mate to the Peoples Democratic Party’s governorship candidate, Asue Ighodalo, for the September 21 election.
Ogie explained that his resignation aligns with electoral regulations, which require political appointees to step down at least 30 days before an election if they wish to run for office
He stated, “My resignation is in fulfilment of this requirement that I had to resign to face my deputy governorship ambition in the forthcoming election in the state.”