Governor Fayemi Explains Why Political Appointees Must Leave Office Before Him, Sets Deadline
- Ekiti state governor Kayode Fayemi has terminated the appointment of political appointees in his cabinet
- The governor, while justifying his decision with the constitution, said it would ensure the payment of the entitlements and benefits
- Fayemi disclosed in a memo signed by the secretary to the state government, Foluso Daramola, who said the termination takes effect from July 31
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Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti - Governor Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti state has terminated the appointment of his political appointees, citing a constitutional reason.
Daily Trust reports that this was contained in a memo signed by the secretary to the state government, Foluso Daramola and made available to journalists on Saturday, July 16.
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The memo stated that the governor approved the termination of their appointment, and it will take effect from July 31.
Why we terminate political appointees' appointments - Fayemi
Fayemi further stressed that the decision would allow its administration to process all outstanding allowances to the affected officials and give room for a smooth transition from the incumbent administration to the new government.
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Fayemi reveals the function of his transitional committee
He added that one of the duties of the transition committee is to ensure the termination of political office holders and the payment of their entitlements.
The statement read that it is to:
"enable the State Government to process all outstanding allowances of the affected officials more so that the Government is winding up."
Amotekun on the move as seven gunmen strike, abduct elder statesman in Ekiti
No less than seven gunmen struck Ekiti on Wednesday, June 22 and kidnapped a retired top civil servant while working on his farm.
An eyewitness who narrated how the incident happened stated that it caused apprehension in the community because residents worried about their safety.
However, the Amotekun corps' commandant in the state revealed that his men and other security agencies were already after the gunmen.
Wike meets, Fayemi, other powerful APC governors in Rivers
Some APC leaders, particularly governors from the southwest, on Friday, July 8, landed in Rivers state to have a closed-door meeting with Governor Nyesom Wike
The APC governors who travelled to Rivers state included Kayode Fayemi (Ekiti), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), and Rotimi Akeredolu (Ondo).
Also, the former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Fayose, who is a PDP leader, was seen in the company of the APC governors.
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