By Ifeoma Ejiofor
The outgoing Anambra State governor, Chief Willie Obiano has terminated the appointment of all the political appointtees in the state.
The notice of the development was contained in a memo titled “Cessation of appointments of all political appointtees” signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Prof Solo Osita Chukwulobelu.
The statement reads “This is to notify all political appointtees that the life of the present administration will end on Wednesday 16th March 2022. Consequently, all appointees are informed their appointments will terminate on the above stated date.
“You are therefore advised to handover all government properties in your possession to the most senior civil servant in your office and the officer should acknowledge the receipt as appropriate.
“For appointees whose appointment are tenured, like Managing Directors, Chief Executive Officers, Executive Secretaries and Provosts but nonetheless serve at the instance of the governor of the day are not affected by this circular.”
The incoming governor, Prof Charles Soludo according to the circular would issue further directive on their appointments.