Adams Oshiomhole on Friday dissolved the State Executive Council.
The governor, who announced the dissolution at a valedictory executive council session in Benin, expressed appreciation to the outgoing commissioners “for their selfless service to the state.
“I want to use this opportunity to say how much I appreciate your efforts.
: “Four years down the road, working together, arguing, debating, even sometimes disagreeing, we have provided a collective leadership to the people of Edo State.
“ We have served them diligently with all our hearts,’’
Oshiomhole said, “you are the least paid commissioners in the country but that did not dampen your morale to put in your best efforts.
“I want to thank you very much for what God has used you to do for me and your state. Thank you for the sacrifices you have made.
“I thought it wise that having worked so hard, it is right to appreciate you.
“On Sunday, I recognise it will be full time for the first tenure of this administration and when it is full time, no matter how interesting the game is, the referee must blow the whistle and end the game.
“The life of this council comes to an end on Sunday, not today, because that is when the end of the first tenure of this administration will come to an end. So, you are still commissioners even after this statement till 11.59p.m Sunday,’’ he said
The state Attorney-general and Commissioner for Justice, Osagie Obayuwana thanked the Governor for giving them the opportunity to serve and described the experience as a school of leadership for them.
Oshiomhole will be sworn-in for a second term on Monday 12 November 2012.