Obaseki, while announcing the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session at the Government House in Benin City, expressed appreciation to the outgoing council members for their selfless service to the state.
With less
than 24 hours to his inauguration for a second term in office, Governor Godwin
Obaseki of Edo State on Wednesday evening dissolved the state executive
council.
He urged
former members of his cabinet to continue to work and support his
administration.
Obaseki said:
“Since I became governor, I didn’t sack any commissioner, but rather they
sacked me by resigning from my cabinet. What is important in government are the
core values of truth, justice and fairness.
“When elected
to serve the people, let us truly serve the people, as we will give account to
God. I can’t claim success alone, what I did was to create the opportunity for
you to serve. “You are all part of this administration and architects of the
new design for the growth and development of the state.”
In his
remarks, the Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu, commended the governor for
his leadership style, adding that all former members of the cabinet learnt from
his political ideology.
“You have
shown that you are a good leader. I appeal to you to continue with the good
works. God has put you as the governor to lead Edo to a greater height and we
all will continue to support you,” he said.
On his part,
the outgoing Secretary to the State Government, Barr. Osarodion Ogie, commended
the governor for his leadership style, which he said prompted the cabinet
members to be efficient and effective in service delivery.
Also
speaking, the outgoing Commissioner for Social Development and Gender Issues,
Mrs. Maria Edeko, expressed appreciation to the governor for giving them the
opportunity to serve in his cabinet.
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