Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has disbanded the state executive council.
The governor also revoked the appointments of political office holders, requesting them to return government property in their possession.
This was stated in a letter signed by the Governor’s Chief of Staff and Chairman of the Transition and Inauguration Committee, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.
It 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 office holders 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.”