Okpebholo dissolves boards, terminates political appointments

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has dissolved all existing boards and terminated all political appointments including that of Permanent Secretaries appointed outside the civil service.

A statement by Fred Itua, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, read: “It is hereby announced for the information of the general public that the Governor of Edo State, 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.”