Governor Okpebholo dissolves boards, sacks political appointees

...orders takes immediate effect

Senator Monday Okpebholo

Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has approved the dissolution of all boards of agencies and parastatals in the state.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Fred Itua, announced this in a  statement, adding that all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state public/civil service, as well as political appointees, have been relieved of their appointments.

“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 with immediate effect.

“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 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 said.

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