Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has relieved all political aides in his administration of their duties with immediate effect, as part of efforts to enhance efficiency and improve service delivery.
Those affected by the decision include all Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants to the governor.
In a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor expressed appreciation to the affected aides for their contributions to the development of the state, wishing them success in their future endeavours.
The statement noted that the decision forms part of a broader strategy by the administration to reposition governance structures for optimal performance.
It further disclosed that Governor Aiyedatiwa would, in the coming weeks, appoint about 1,000 new aides drawn from the 203 wards across the 18 local government areas of the state.
According to the statement, the planned appointments are aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, improving coordination, and injecting fresh capacity into the administration.
