The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has urged the public to disregard fake news regarding the purported shutdown of Government House, noting that “government is very much on course.”

The clarification came amid speculations that Obaseki had proceeded on terminal leave ahead of November 12, 2024, during which time his administration would wind up.

However, in a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the governor on media projects, Mr Crusoe Osagie, the governor warned detractors and mischief-makers to desist from spreading false statements targeted at undermining the government.

The statement noted, “Against the false insinuations in the report, the Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, was at Ewatto, Esan South East Local Government Area, for the groundbreaking ceremony at the Jesuit University on Wednesday.

“On Thursday, the Governor presided over the Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, which had special advisers and commissioners in attendance.

“The public is enjoined to disregard the falsehoods and fabrications, as the government is committed to the welfare of the good people of Edo State.”