Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has dismissed all his political aides, including Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants, as part of efforts to improve governance and service delivery.
The decision, which takes immediate effect, was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan.
According to the statement, the governor expressed appreciation to the affected aides for their contributions during their time in office.
“The Governor appreciates the dedication and support of all political aides who have served the administration and wishes them success in their future endeavours,” the statement read.
The move is said to be part of a broader plan to reposition the administration for greater efficiency and inclusiveness.
In a related development, the government disclosed plans to appoint about 1,000 new aides drawn from the 203 wards across the 18 local government areas of the state.
“This initiative is aimed at strengthening coordination within government and bringing governance closer to the grassroots,” the statement added.
