By Adesakin Adefemi
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra has directed all political appointees in the state to hand over their duties with immediate effect, barely 24 hours after his inauguration for a second term. The directive is contained in a circular issued on Wednesday by the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, SSG.
The circular was signed by the Permanent Secretary, Office of the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Nwabufor Nwankwo. According to the circular, affected appointees are to hand over to Permanent Secretaries or, in their absence, the most senior civil servant in their respective Ministries, Departments and Agencies.
The handover process is expected to be completed on or before the close of work on the same day, pending the constitution of a new cabinet. The circular stated that the move is in line with the governor’s plans to restructure the state government and ensure a smooth transition.
The government also directed all first-term cabinet members to meet with the governor on March 23 at 10a.m. at the Anambra State Executive Council Chambers. The meeting is expected to discuss the way forward for the state government and provide an opportunity for the governor to give directives on key issues.
The sack of political appointees is seen as a bold move by Governor Soludo to revamp the state government and ensure efficiency in the delivery of public services. The move has been welcomed by many Anambra residents, who are hoping for improved governance and better living standards.
The governor’s decision is also seen as a way to create a level playing field for new appointees and to ensure that the state government is run in a transparent and accountable manner. The move is expected to bring in fresh ideas and perspectives, and to help the state government achieve its goals.
The Anambra State Government has assured citizens that the transition process will be smooth and that the business of government will continue uninterrupted. The government has also urged citizens to be patient and to cooperate with the new team that will be put in place.
The sack of political appointees is the first major decision taken by Governor Soludo since his inauguration for a second term. The move is seen as a signal that the governor is committed to making a difference in the state and to ensuring that the government serves the people.
The development is still unfolding, and more updates are expected in the coming days. The people of Anambra are watching with keen interest, hoping that the new developments will bring about positive changes in the state.
