Makinde dissolves cabinet

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Tuesday dissolved the state executive council.

Makinde, who is to be sworn in on May 29, 2023, for a second term of four years, also terminated the appointments of political officeholders and urged them to hand over government properties in their custody.

A letter dated May 23, 2023, and signed by Segun Ogunwuyi, the chief of staff to the governor and chairman, transition and inauguration committee, read: “I have the directive of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde to inform you of the dissolution of the Oyo State executive council and the termination of the appointments of all political officeholders with effect from today, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

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“All political officeholders are required to officially hand over and submit all government properties in their possession to the most senior civil servant in their respective ministries, departments and agencies.

“Please note that political officeholders in statutory commissions are excluded from this directive.

“His Excellency appreciates your tremendous contributions to the development of our dear State and wishes you success in your future endeavours. I thank you.”