Politics
Oshiomhole surprises 4 commissioners with sack letters
Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, in a surprise move, and giving no reason for his action, on Wednesday sacked four ot his commissioners, asking them to hand over every government properrty in their possession.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Public Affairs, Prince Kassim Afegbua, named those affected to included the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftancy Affairs, Chief Lucky James; and Commissioner for Women Affairs, Mrs. Blessing Maigida.
Others are the Commissioner for Basic Education, Mr. Patrick Aguinede; and the Commissioner for Energy and Water Resources, Mr. Chris Ebare.
Read also: Oshiomhole, a drowning man, says Edo PDP
Oshiomhole, however noted that his action was “in line with government’s commitment to strengthen the system towards optimal performance.”
“The Comrade Governor expresses his appreciation to the former commissioners for their services to the state and wishes them well in their future endeavours,” the statement added.
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Don Lucassi
September 9, 2015 at 5:16 pm
hmmm
Christopher Kiwamu
September 9, 2015 at 8:45 pm
“Action Gov’nor!!” How I wish his “action” was directed towards the betterment and uplift of the long-suffering citizens of Edo State.
Oise Oikelomen
September 10, 2015 at 11:34 am
Optimal performance indeed! ‘Osho Baba”, keep being high handed, loud mouthed and disrespectful to everyone and everything around you. Your days are numbered. We shall see how you will be judged by posterity. As for me, I see you as one of the biggest pretenders in our political landscape today. Sad, because I am one of the people who were once deceived into believing that you were the Edo Messiah.