The Edo State Government has dismissed claims that local government workers in the state are being owed salaries, calling the reports false and misleading.
In a statement issued on Monday, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, described the rumors as baseless and an attempt to create unnecessary panic among workers and residents.
He urged the public to disregard the allegations, stating, “They are the handiwork of mischief-makers who are envious of the remarkable successes recorded by Monday Okpebholo’s administration since taking office in November 2024.”
Itua further noted that Governor Okpebholo remains committed to the welfare of all state workers, assuring that salaries, including those for January 2025, have been duly paid.
“This is to debunk rumours that some local government workers in the state are being owed salaries due to the purported crisis in the councils.
“As a result of this unwavering commitment, the state government has continued to pay local government workers’ salaries since assuming office.
“This remarkable feat is even more impressive considering the setbacks in allocation payments the state has faced due to the ongoing legal crisis between the state and the embattled local government chairmen.
“Governor Okpebholo’s pragmatic approach in ensuring that no Edo worker, regardless of status, experiences undue hardship is a testament to his dedication to workers’ welfare,” he added.
