Governors routinely appoint special advisers, special assistants, senior special assistants and other political aides to help them coordinate government activities, communicate policies and maintain relationships with communities and political constituencies. Okpebholo has openly linked political unity with development, arguing that a coordinated political structure can help government pursue its objectives more effectively. Accountability Must Accompany AppointmentThe controversy over 4,000 Special Assistants provides an opportunity for a broader conversation about political appointments in Nigeria. For Obaland magazine, the essential question is therefore not simply whether 4,000 Special Assistants are too many or too few. SourcesEdo Governor Monday Okpebholo defends the appointment of 4,000 Special Assistants, saying the structure will strengthen grassroots governance, political engagement and APC unity across Edo State.