The Governor of Ondo State, Hon Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the sack of the State Executive Council, comprises the Commissioners, Chief of Staff and his Special Advisers, with immediate effect.
It was expected that the Governor will dissolve his Cabinet before the end of the current administration ending on February 23, 2025.
However, the sack of the cabinet members except two commissioners came as a surprise to many who still expect them to be in office till end of the administration next month.
Below is the full text of the press release to dissolve the cabinet;
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.
