Gov Aiyedatiwa Dissolves Ondo State Executive Council, Sacks All Akeredolu’s Aides

 

The Governor on Ondo state, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, on Wednesday dissolved the State Executive Council, with immediate effect.

 

Aiyedatiwa also sacked all Senior Special Assistants, SSAs, and Special Assistants, SAs.

 

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ebenezer Adeniyan, on Wednesday, the governor said the development would take immediate effect.

 

It read, “All members of the cabinet are to immediately hand over to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices.

“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.”

 

The governor took over the reins of leadership in the state following the death of Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.

 

Akeredolu died on December 27, 2023, at a German hospital following a protracted illness.

 

Burial arrangement by his family said Akeredolu’s funeral rites would begin from February 15 to February. 25 in Ibadan, Akure and Owo.