The Ondo State Governor, Dr Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa has dissolved his cabinet, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
Mr Ebenezer Adeniyan, the chief press secretary to the governor, who announced this in a statement on Wednesday said the dissolution of the cabinet was with immediate effect.
He added that the Attorney General and Commissioner for Finance will continue to preside over their ministries.
Governor Aiyedatiwa, in the statement, commended the members of the Ondo State Executive Council for their service and contribution to the development of the state and wished them the best in all their future endeavours.
He instructed all the former members of his cabinet to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.
The full statement:
PRESS STATEMENT
DISSOLUTION OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with immediate effect.
However, the Governor has exempted two members of the cabinet from the dissolution, due to the critical nature of their duties. They are the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr Kayode Ajulo, SAN and the Commissioner for Finance, Mrs. Omowunmi Isaac.
All the affected cabinet members are to hand over all government properties in their care to the accounting officers of their respective ministries.
Governor Aiyedatiwa thanked the EXCO members for their service and contributions to the development of Ondo State under his administration and wished them well in their future endeavours.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
January 15, 2025.
