Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has announced the termination of the appointment of his political appointees ahead of his exit from office on October 16.
This was contained in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Dr. Gabriel Adejumo, on behalf of the SSG and obtained by our correspondent yesterday in Ado-Ekiti.
According to the statement dated July 15, 2022, the political appointees were the senior special assistants, technical assistants, special assistants and executive assistants.
The statement said the termination of the appointment takes effect from July 30, adding that the decision is to ensure seamless transition from the current administration to the incoming administration of Mr. Biodun Oyebanji.
It further said the action would pave the way for the government to process outstanding allowances to the affected appointees, for a smooth transition from the incumbent administration to the new government.
The memo said: “A transition committee was constituted to among others, evolve strategies for a smooth transition from the incumbent to the incoming government.
“One of the duties of the committee, in line with Ekiti State Transition Law, is to ensure the payment of entitlements of political office holders, including their terminal benefits.
“Dr. Fayemi has approved that the services of all senior special assistants, special assistants, technical assistants and executive assistants will end on July 31 to enable the state government process outstanding allowances of the affected officials more so that the government is winding up.”