Aiyedatiwa sacks political aides, unveils plan to appoint 1,000 new hands
By Julius Alabi, Akure
In a sweeping move aimed at recalibrating governance and strengthening service delivery, Ondo State Governor, Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has relieved all political aides of their duties with immediate effect.
The affected officials include Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) and Special Assistants (SAs) serving across various offices in the state government.
The decision, announced on Monday, signals what insiders describe as a strategic shake-up designed to reposition the administration for greater efficiency and grassroots impact.
In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan, the governor expressed appreciation to the outgoing aides for their contributions to the growth and development of Ondo State, noting that their services would not be forgotten.
While wishing them well in their future endeavours, Aiyedatiwa emphasised that the decision was part of broader efforts to inject new ideas and reinvigorate governance structures in line with the administration’s developmental agenda.
The statement further disclosed that the governor has concluded plans to appoint about 1,000 new political aides drawn from the 203 wards across the 18 local government areas of the state.
The move, according to the government, is intended to deepen grassroots engagement and improve policy coordination at all levels.
The mass disengagement and proposed fresh appointments come at a time when the Aiyedatiwa administration is seeking to consolidate its footing and deliver on key promises to the people of Ondo State.
However, it was gathered that beyond administrative restructuring, the development may also reshape the state’s political landscape, as new entrants are expected to bring renewed energy and loyalty into the system.
As the state awaits the rollout of the new appointments, stakeholders are keenly watching how the governor balances political considerations with competence in assembling what could become one of the largest aide structures in the state’s history.
