In a controversial twist of events, the Governor of Kwara state has fired all the members of the Executive Council; that includes Commissioners, Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Youth employment Coordinators.
Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed of Kwara State on Monday dissolved the state Executive Council relieving all Commissioners, Special Advisers,Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants and Youth employment Coordinators of their posts.
The dissolution also affected all boards of government-owned companies, commissions, parastatals, and organizations other than those of statutory status.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the Government of Kwara State (SSG), Alhaji Isiaka Gold,directed all the affected commissioners to handover government properties in their custody to their permanent secretaries while heads of other MDAs must handover to the most senior officers in their establishment.
The statement reads,”His Excellency, Alhaji (Dr) Abdulfatah Ahmed, the Executive Governor of Kwara State has approved the immediate dissolution of the State Executive Council. Also affected by the dissolution are Special Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, Special Assistants, Liaison Officers, and Youth Employment Coordinators.
“Similarly, all boards of Government-owned companies, commissions, parastatals, and organizations other than those of statutory status, are also dissolved.
“Meanwhile, all Honourable Commissioners are advised to handover government properties in their custody to their permanent secretaries while heads of other MDAs must handover to the most senior officers in their establishment.
“His Excellency, Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed expresses sincere appreciation to all the affected political office holders for their immeasurable contributions to the success of his administration in the last four years and wishes them success in their future endeavors. He also looks forward to a continued robust partnership to move the state forward.”