New Edo gov, Okpebholo, in sweeping move dissolves state boards, terminates political appointments

New governor of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced the dissolution of all existing boards and termination of all political appointments, including those of Permanent Secretaries appointed outside the state’s civil service.

A statement issued by Fred Itua, the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, confirmed the decision. “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 the executives of all boards, agencies, and parastatals in Edo State Public Service with immediate effect,” the statement read.

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In addition, the governor has relieved all political appointees, including Permanent Secretaries appointed from outside the state civil service, of their positions. “All Permanent Secretaries appointed from outside the State Public/Civil Service and all Political Appointees are hereby relieved of their appointments,” the statement continued.

The release further instructed the affected appointees to immediately hand over all government properties under their control. “Accordingly, all affected appointees are to hand over all government properties in their possession to the most senior public officer in their respective ministries, departments, and agencies,” the statement concluded.

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