Rumour of screening exercise for pensioners false, says Edo govt

The Edo State Government has dismissed rumours that the government is conducting a screening exercise for pensioners in the state.

In a statement, the Functioning Permanent Secretary/Chairman, Edo State Pension Bureau, Abbe Osaro Washington, said the news is false and should be disregarded.

He said, “The attention of the Edo State Government has been drawn to rumours making the rounds that the government is embarking on a screening exercise for pensioners in the state. The news is false and should be disregarded.

“The state government recently carried out a screening exercise for pensioners in the state which is still very much up to date, hence there is no need for a fresh screening now.”

Washington added, “Pensioners and members of the general public are urged to disregard the false story and go about their normal businesses.”

I'm glad that the lie has been refuted. I've always known that Obaseki means well for Edo people.

It’s false

It fake news

APC perpetrators have up again.... Pls regard it as false

The APC will never stop spreading false rumours. When will they ever get it right? Edolites are done with them. PDP has shown us the light. Vote PDP for sustainability

They brought out the rumour so people will say it's because of elections! 😂😂
Governor Godwin Obaseki doesn't do eye service. Pensioners have been enjoying their pension as at when due since 2016. Do you know what it means to clear backlog of pensions stretching into the 80s?

No way for APC this year!

The post is sponsored by APC to discredit the Governor but the people know better

Noted the propaganda can’t fly