Edo State Commissioner Embroiled in Payslip Scandal Amidst Dubious Wage Increase Claims
Edo State Commissioner Embroiled in Payslip Scandal Amidst Dubious Wage Increase Claims
A shocking controversy has erupted in Edo State, with Commissioner Ogbeide Ifaluyi-Isibor at the center of allegations involving payslip concealment and deceitful wage increase claims. Insiders reveal that Dr. Ovenseri, a respected medical professional, threatened to expose the discrepancies in the government’s assertion of a ₦70,000 minimum wage, prompting Isibor to hide doctors’ payslips.
Contrary to the government’s claims, evidence suggests that salaries for doctors and other state employees have not been raised, highlighting a significant neglect of the workforce’s needs. This scandal casts a shadow over Governor Obaseki’s touted health sector reforms, which critics argue are mere propaganda benefiting consultants and close allies, such as Asue Ighodalo, rather than delivering tangible improvements to the state’s health system.
Isibor’s involvement in a leaked WhatsApp conversation, where he allegedly advocated for a propaganda campaign against opposition forces, raises further concerns about his focus on political maneuvering over meaningful progress. His tenure has been marked by criticism for prioritizing political gain over transparency and accountability.
The attempt to conceal payslips undermines the administration’s promises of accountability and timely payment of salaries, sparking outrage among workers and citizens. The APC has seized on these revelations as evidence of the Obaseki administration’s failures, calling for a leadership change and genuine reforms to truly serve the people of Edo State.
