Governor Obaseki Sacks Over 200 Aides, commissioners

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State made headlines after a made a major cabinet shakeup.

The Governor sacked over 200 aides, including commissioners, a statement by the Special Adviser, Media Projects to the Governor.

Politics Nigeria understands that the Special Adviser, Media Projects to the Governor, Crusoe Osagie, released the statement that announced the termination of appointments, which took immediate effect and it affected all Special Assistants (SAs) and Senior Special Assistants (SSAs).

The state’s cabinet was dissolved during the weekly executive council meeting on Wednesday, May 3.

The Governor however expressed appreciation to members of the council for their service to the government and people of the State.