New Edo Governor Fires Political Appointees, Boards’ Executives

The newly sworn-in Governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has announced the dissolution of executives of all boards in Edo State.

A statement by his Chief Press Secretary on Wednesday said the governor has also sacked all political appointees, adding that permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s public service have equally 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 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.”

Okpebholo had earlier ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of the collection of all revenues in the state, especially in motor parks and others until further notice.

He also ordered the state commissioner of police to arrest anyone who flouts the order, adding that he would review the issues surrounding the collections soon and decide on the way forward.