The former Chief of Staff to Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State, Taiwo Akerele has cried out that his life is in danger.
The politician, from Igarra in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of the state, made the allegation in a chat with the nation newspaper.
“They cordoned off my street, arrested all my personal staff, my security and they took away all my children’s birth certificates.
“They were chasing me up and down. They sealed my house. My life is under threat.
“I said I have resigned and that I share Governor Godwin Obaseki’s vision. I am still Edo State Governor’s political son. What else do they want from me?”, he told thenation.
Mr Akerele resigned his position as a top official in the government of Godwin Obaseki on Saturday April 25, 2020.
Governor Obaseki announced the appointment of Osaze Ethan Uzamere, 38, as his replacement.
Irreconcilable differences between him and his principal led to his abrupt exit from the administration, highstreet.ng gathered.
Available information revealed the former Chief of Staff private home in Benin, the Edo State capital was sealed on Sunday, April 26, 2020 by the operatives of Department of State Services (DSS).
Taiwo Akerele’s Personal Assistant, Jaspa Olowojoba, his other staff and security man were also reportedly taken into custody by the secret police.
