Makinde dissolves cabinet, sacks political appointees

|Oyo governor, Seyi Makinde on Tuesday announced the dissolution of his cabinet and sack of his political appointees ahead of his May 29 inauguration for new tenure of office.

This was announced in a letter dated May 23 by Makinde’s Chief of Staff who also doubles as the Chairman, Transition & Inauguration Committee, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.

According to him, the appointment is with immediate effect.

He therefore urged members of the dissolved exco and others affected to handover government properties in their custody to the most senior civil servants in their ministries, agencies and departments.

However, the dissolution however exempted all political officeholders in statutory commissions.

The statement reads: “I have the directive of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency Governor Seyi Makinde to inform you of the dissolution of the Oyo State Executive Council and the termination of the appointment of all political officeholders with effect from today. Tuesday, May 23, 2023.

“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.”