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Makinde Sacks Cabinet, Retains 3 Members

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday, announced the dissolution of his cabinet.

Those affected include 17 commissioners and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Bisi Ilaka.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Taiwo Adisa, announced the dissolution in a statement yesterday.

He said three council members were spared, including the Secretary to the State Government, Head of Service and the Director General of Due Process office.

Adisa said the governor announced the dissolution after a meeting of the executive council, which lasted about five hours.

Makinde, according to the statement, expressed the gratitude of the government and the people of Oyo State to the 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 reads, “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.”

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