Nigeria, July 14 -- Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has issued a strong warning to Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State against pursuing an investigation into his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. Wike urged the new governor to concentrate on the development of Edo State instead of engaging in what he described as a distracting probe.

Okpebholo had announced plans last Friday to establish a commission of inquiry to review Obaseki's administration during a victory parade that included party leaders, civil servants, and community representatives at the Government House in Benin City.

In response, Wike emphasized that such an investigation would not yield fruitful results and could hinder the governor's ability to ...