Edo Governor Dissolves Executive Council

• Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State takes the bull by the horn to dissolve the State Executive Council.

• In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media Projects, the dissolution took place on Wednesday at the weekly executive council meeting.

• This action of course left some mixed feelings as reasons were not given.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council, effective immediately. The Governor expressed his appreciation for the services rendered by the members of the council to the people and government of the state.

In a statement released by the Special Adviser on Media Projects, Crusoe Osagie, the Governor stated that the dissolution of the council took place during the Weekly Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.

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He also revealed that the positions of all Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) have been terminated with immediate effect.

The dissolution of the council comes as a surprise to many, as the Governor had only recently reconstituted the council in August 2022.

The State Executive Council is the highest decision-making body in the state, responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies and programs to advance the state’s development agenda.

No official reason has been given for the dissolution of the council, and there is no information yet on when a new council will be appointed. However, some political analysts suggest that the move may be part of the Governor’s efforts to reposition his administration ahead of the 2024 gubernatorial elections.

The Governor’s decision to dissolve the council has generated mixed reactions among residents of the state, with some expressing concern over the possible implications of the move for governance and development in the state. However, others have hailed the Governor for his bold decision and expressed confidence in his ability to steer the state towards greater progress and development.

Meanwhile, the Governor has assured the people of the state of his commitment to delivering on his mandate of building a better Edo State.

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He urged residents to remain calm and support his administration’s efforts to take the state to greater heights.

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