The controversy surrounding the alleged assault of the Senior Special Assistant, SSA, on Protocol to the Delta State Government, Mr Simon Mudi, popularly known as Temple, has deepened following indefinite suspension and court remand of the Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), Hon Izeze Rume Reuben.

The suspension, which took immediate effect, was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Kingsley Emu, on Monday, August 10, 2026.

Delta State Government suspends Commissioner for Works, Reuben Izeze, indefinitely over alleged assault on Governor's aide. Investigation underway.