Six days ahead of his second term inauguration, the Oyo State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde has dissolved the state Executive Council effective from today, Tuesday, May 23, 2023.
The governor also terminated the appointment of all political office holders.
This was contained in a memo signed by the Chairman of the Transition/Inauguration Committee, Mr. Segun Ogunwuyi on Tuesday.
Makinde, thereby, excluded appointees in the statutory commissions from the dissolution.
According to statement, “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,” the statement reads.
