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Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has dissolved the state’s Executive Council with immediate effect.

The governor’s media aide, Ebenezer Adeniyan, stated this in Akure, the Ondo State capital, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Adeniyan noted that by the dissolution, all cabinet members were to immediately hand over to permanent secretaries or the most senior administrative officer in their ministries.

He added that other political appointees such as Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants to the governor were also relieved of their appointments.

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The governor’s aide said: “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 Ondo State.”

Aiyedatiwa became Ondo State governor on December 27 following the death of his principal, former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, while still in office.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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