Governor AbdulRazaq Dissolves Cabinet

Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State has dissolved his cabinet with effect from December 31, 2020, a statement said late Sunday.

In a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye the Governor commended the cabinet members for their contributions to the development of the State in various capacities.

“His Excellency especially commends the Honourable cabinet members for their contributions to the development of the state while also wishing them the best in their future endeavours,” Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Rafiu Ajakaye said in the statement.

The statements notes that the Secretary to the State Government Prof. Mamman Sabah Jubril retains his position.

It says, the Governor has also directed the former cabinet members to hand over to the most senior officers in their respective ministries.

“The cabinet members were sworn in on December 14, 2019, comprising at least 56.25% female, in what was remarkably the most gender friendly cabinet on the African continent. The cabinet also had the country’s youngest commissioner, the statement added.