Ondo Gov Aiyedatiwa Sacks Late Akeredolu’s Appointees

By Ayodele Oni

Governor of Ondo State,  Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect.

This is coming almost a month after Aiyedatiwa was sworn in as governor following demise of Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

The loyalty of the sacked commissioners has been a matter of concern as some of them played roles in the planned impeachment of Aiyedatiwa while serving as deputy governor.

Aside this, some of them have signified intention to square up with the governor as the governorship contest approaches.

Government statement on Wednesday, directed members of the Cabinet to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices.

The statement, signed b6 Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan also announced that all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) are relieved of their duties, with immediate effect.

“All the affected officials are directed to hand over all government properties in their possession.

The Governor thanks the affected officials for their services and contributions to the development of the State.”