Lucky Aiyedatiwa
Lucky Aiyedatiwa, governor of Ondo, has dismissed Adeboye Taofiq Ewenla, special assistant on forestry (central senatorial district), with immediate effect.
According to a statement issued by the press secretary to the governor, the dismissal followed allegations of bribery and intimidation against Ewenla by some timber merchants in the state.
“Governor Aiyedatiwa also ordered a probe into the activities of those saddled with the responsibility of managing forest reserves in the state, noting that a replacement for Mr. Ewenla will be announced in due course,” the statement reads.
“The Governor urged all political appointees to conduct themselves in line with the provisions of the law and rules guiding their duties.”
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In September 2023, Aiyedatiwa appointed 344 persons as senior special assistants (SSAs) and special assistants (SAs).
The appointments came about two months to the November 10 governorship election in Ondo state.
In April 2023, Aiyedatiwa won the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election in Ondo with 48,460 votes.
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