Governor Okpebholo Takes Bold Step: Dissolves Executive Boards And Fires Political Appointees In Edo

Published November 13, 2024 at 12:39 PM

Governor Okpebholo Takes Bold Step: Dissolves Executive Boards And Fires Political Appointees In Edo

The newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Sunday Okpebholo, has announced the dissolution of all executive boards within the state. A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary on Wednesday confirmed that the governor had also relieved all political appointees of their positions. Furthermore, permanent secretaries...CONTINUE RAEDING…

who were appointed from outside the state’s public service have been removed from their posts.

The statement read:
“It is hereby announced for the information of the General Public that the Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has approved the dissolution of Executives of all Boards, Agencies, and Parastatals in the Edo State Public Service, effective immediately.

“In addition, all Permanent Secretaries appointed from outside the State Public/Civil Service and all Political Appointees are hereby relieved of their appointments.

“Accordingly, all affected individuals are required to hand over all Government property in their possession to the most senior public officer in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies