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Makinde Dismisses Political Officeholders, Dissolves Cabinet

Aminat Gusanu

Oyo State Governor,Seyi Makinde has terminated the appointment of all political office holders and dissolved the State Executive Council.

The decision was conveyed through a letter signed by Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi, Chairman of the Transition and Inauguration Committee, who also served as the Chief of Staff to the Governor.

The letter, issued in Ibadan, directed the affected appointees to hand over all government properties in their possession to the most senior civil servants in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

The statement reads: “I have the directive of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde to inform you of the dissolution of the Oyo State Executive Council and the termination of the appointment of all political officeholders with effect from today. Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

“All political officeholders are required to officially hand over and submit all government properties in their possession to the most senior civil servant in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.”

He however noted that the directive to hand over government properties and possession does not include the political office holders in statutory commissions.

“Please note that political officeholders in statutory commissions are excluded from this directive.

“His Excellency appreciates your tremendous contributions to the development of our dear State and wishes you success in your future endeavours. I thank you.”

Makinde expressed his appreciation for the contributions made by the affected appointees towards the development of the state.

He extended his best wishes to them for success in their future endeavors.

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