Kwara gov sacks advisers, top aides in cabinet shake-up

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has initiated a significant cabinet reshuffle, dismissing all his political advisers and several top aides. The government described the move as a minor shake-up intended to reinvigorate the administration and extend opportunities to more members of the ruling party.

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Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has approved a minor cabinet shake-up involving all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants.

The dismissals include all Special Advisers, Advisers, Senior Special Assistants, and Special Assistants, along with the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor. The announcement was made Monday via a statement from the Deputy Chief Press Secretary, Mashood Agboola.

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The decision, which is meant to extend opportunities to more party members and inject fresh energy into the administration, also affected the Deputy Chief of Staff and the Principal Private Secretary to the Governor.

Governor AbdulRazaq expressed gratitude for the contributions of the affected officials, wishing them success in their future endeavors. The statement conveyed the governor's appreciation for their "priceless service to the state."

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His Excellency expresses his gratitude to all the appointees for their priceless service to the state. He wishes them the best in their future endeavours.

All dismissed appointees have been directed to immediately hand over government property in their possession to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. This shake-up is expected to pave the way for fresh appointments as the administration prepares for the next phase of its governance.

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The governor directs all the affected appointees to hand over all government properties in their custody to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government.