Why I Sacked 17 Commissioners – Makinde

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Tuesday gave reason for the sack of his Chief of Staff and the 17 commissioners in the state’s Executive Council.

Bidding the sacked officials goodbye and wishing them well in their future endeavours, the governor said that the sacking was done to enable him retool for the job ahead.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that the Cabinet was constituted on August 14, 2019, following  Makinde’s historic victory in the March 9,  2019, election.

The remaining Council members who were not affected include the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Head of Service (HOS)  and the Director General of Due Process office.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that Makinde announced the dissolution of the Executive Council after a meeting of the body on Tuesday, which lasted about five hours.

Governor Makinde, according to the statement, expressed the gratitude of the government and the people of Oyo State to the former commissioners and council members and wished them well in their future endeavours.

The governor equally praised the dedication to duty and the commitment of the council members to the cause of taking Oyo State from Poverty to Prosperity.

The statement said: “His Excellency, the Governor of  Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council, with effect from Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

“Governor Makinde, after a prolonged meeting of the Council, told members it was time to retool after two years.

“He therefore wished the ex-Commissioners the best in their future endeavours,” Mr Adisa said in noting that Governor Makinde parted with the former commissioners on a good note.

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