Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has taken a bold step by dissolving the State Executive Council, effective immediately. This major shake-up, announced on Wednesday, marks a significant departure from the cabinet appointed by the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
According to a statement released by the governor's spokesperson, Ebenezer Adeniyan, all members of the dissolved cabinet, who were originally appointed by the late Akeredolu, are instructed to promptly hand over their responsibilities to the Permanent Secretaries or the most senior administrative officers in their respective offices.
Governor Aiyedatiwa has not only revamped the State Executive Council but has also relieved all Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) of their duties. The directive is clear: all affected officials must promptly surrender any government properties in their possession.
This sweeping decision comes just weeks after Aiyedatiwa assumed the position of the substantive governor on December 27, 2023, following the unfortunate demise of Governor Akeredolu. The political landscape in Ondo State has been particularly dynamic, with Aiyedatiwa surviving an impeachment plot by some of Akeredolu's allies in the Ondo State House of Assembly during the ex-governor's illness.
The move to dissolve the State Executive Council and relieve key aides of their duties raises questions about the direction Governor Aiyedatiwa intends to take the state. Analysts are closely watching for the governor's next steps and the potential impact on governance, policies, and ongoing projects initiated by the previous administration.
As the political overhaul unfolds, the people of Ondo State and political observers await further details on Governor Aiyedatiwa's vision and the implications of this sudden shake-up on the state's political landscape
