**Edo Assembly Clarifies Probe into MOWAA and Radisson Blu Hotel, Says Aim is Not to Harass Obaseki** The Edo State House of Assembly has come out to clear the air on the ongoing probe into the Museum for West Africa Arts (MOWAA) and the Radisson Blu Hotel. The ad-hoc committees set up to investigate the ownership of these projects have emphasized that their investigation is not aimed at victimizing former Governor Godwin Obaseki. According to the committee chairmen, Hon Ibhamawu Aigbokhan and Hon Addeh Isibor, the probe is focused on ensuring accountability and transparency in the handling of state assets. The committees have been investigating claims of irregularities in the management of MOWAA and the Radisson Blu Hotel, which were initiated during Obaseki's tenure. The Radisson Blu Hotel, in particular, has been a subject of controversy. The Assembly had approved N2 billion for the purchase of the hotel, but it appears that the former governor did not inform the Assembly about plans to transfer ownership to the Hospitality Investments and Management Company (HIMC). The committees have recommended that the Edo State Government should take control of the hotel and put it to use for the benefit of the people. Similarly, the committees have been investigating claims by MOWAA's management that they raised N37 billion for the project. However, the audited financial statement of the museum reveals a different story. The committees have recommended that the Edo State Government should take possession of the entire premises on which MOWAA is built and put it to good use in the best interest of the people. The Edo Assembly's clarification comes at a time when there are concerns about the politicization of state assets in Nigeria. The Assembly's emphasis on transparency and accountability is a welcome development, especially in a state like Edo where there have been concerns about the misuse of public funds. Ultimately, the probe into MOWAA and the Radisson Blu Hotel is about ensuring that state assets are managed in the best interest of the people, not about targeting any individual or group. As the Edo State House of Assembly continues its investigation, Nigerians will be watching closely to see how this plays out.