On Wednesday, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State announced the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. The decision affects all members of the Cabinet who were initially appointed by the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
In a statement released by the governor's spokesman, Ebenezer Adeniyan, it was stated that "all members of the Cabinet (who were appointed by the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu) are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices."
Additionally, Governor Aiyedatiwa relieved all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) of their duties. The affected officials have been directed to hand over all government properties in their possession promptly. The governor expressed gratitude to the affected officials for their services and contributions to the development of the state.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, who previously served as Ondo deputy governor, assumed the position of substantive governor on December 27, 2023, following the passing of Governor Akeredolu. Notably, during the former governor's illness, he successfully navigated an impeachment plot orchestrated by some of Akeredolu's allies in the Ondo State House of Assembly.
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