Governor Obaseki dissolves exco, set to take second-term oath today
Written by crest887fm on November 12, 2020
Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has dissolved the state executive council.
Obaseki, who announced the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session at the Government House in Benin City, expressed appreciation to the outgoing council members for their selfless service to the state.
He urged former members of his cabinet to continue to work and support his administration.
Meanwhile, Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shaibu, will be sworn into office for a second term today (Thursday).
This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr Crusoe Osagie, in Benin.
He said, “The inauguration/swearing-in ceremony of Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki and Deputy Governor, Comrade Philip Shaibu will hold on Thursday, November 12, at the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium between 11am and 1pm prompt.
