Oshiomhole sacks four commissioners

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole

Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has terminated the

appointment of four commissioners in the State Executive

Council.

According to a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the

governor on Media and Public Affairs, Prince Kassim Afegbua,

on Wednesday, those affected included the Commissioner for

Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Chief Lucky James;

and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Blessing Maigida.

Others are the Commissioner for Basic Education, Mr. Patrick

Aguinede; and the Commissioner for Energy and Water

Resources, Mr. Chris Ebare.

Oshiomhole, who did not give any reason for the termination of

his former cabinet members, however, noted that his action was

“in line with government’s commitment to strengthen the

system towards optimal performance.”

The governor said their disengagement from his cabinet was

with immediate effect and also directed them to handover all

government property in their possession to the permanent

secretaries in their respective ministries.

“The Comrade Governor expresses his appreciation to the

former commissioners for their services to the state and wishes

them well in their future endeavours,” the statement added.