Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the November 12 hand over and swearing-in of Senator Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the new governor of the state.
Governor Obaseki, who came into office on November 12, 2016 is expected to end his eight years tenure on November 12, 2024.
While he was elected for his first tenure of four years on the platform of the APC, he got the ticket for his second term via the Peoples Democratic Party.
Obaseki dissolved the cabinet shortly after a valedictory session held at the Government House on Friday in Benin, the state capital.
The motion for the dissolution of the State Executive Council for 2020-2024 was moved by his deputy, Godwins Omobayo, and was seconded by the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Osilama Okuofu.
At the valedictory session, the governor commended members of the council for helping him in driving the government’s vision of making Edo State great again.
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He also commended citizens of the state for supporting, praying and collaborating with his administration throughout his tenure.
Members of the cabinet took turns to eulogise the governor and acknowledged his many achievements in various sectors.
They also commended him for the opportunity given to them to serve the people of the state in their various capacities.
The outgoing Commissioners and Heads of Ministries Departments and Agencies also took turns to present awards and gifts to honour the governor.
The valedictory session for the outgoing State Executive Council climaxed with a dinner in honour of Governor Obaseki.
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