Ekiti governor dissolves boards, sacks political appointees before inauguration
Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved boards, commissions and parastatals and terminated political appointees ahead of his second-term swearing-in.
What happened
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions and parastatals and terminated the appointments of political aides.123
Those affected include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants, according to a statement from the Governor's Special Adviser.3
Oyebanji won the June 20 governorship election and is due to be sworn in for a second term on October 16.2
Key points
What the coverage leaves out
- None of the outlets reviewed reported the reasons Oyebanji gave for the timing or scope of the dissolution beyond it preceding his inauguration.
- None of the outlets reviewed reported reactions from the affected appointees or from opposition figures in Ekiti State.
Why it matters
Oyebanji won the June 20 governorship election in Ekiti State and is scheduled to be sworn in for a second term on October 16.2
What to watch
- Oyebanji's inauguration for a second term, scheduled for October 16.
Sources (3)
Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.
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- 1PunchNGPrivate
- 2Premium TimesNGIndependent
Ekiti gov dissolves cabinet, boards, commissions ahead of inauguration
- 3VanguardNGPrivate