OYO GOVERNOR FIRES COMMISSIONER SHORTLY AFTER HE REVEALED HE HAS BEEN TREATING CORONAVIRUS FOR 52 DAYS ON PUBLIC RADIO

Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde has sacked the state commissioner of works, infrastructure and transport, Raphael Afonja. This was disclosed by Taiwo Adisa, the chief press secretary to the governor. According to The Nation, Afonja’s appointment was terminated in a letter dated Monday, August 10, and signed by the secretary to the state government (SSG) Olubamiwo Adeosun. Though the reason for the commissioner’s sack was not officially stated by the Oyo state governor, he, however, thanked Afonja for his contribution. Afonja had earlier announced on Monday that he spent 52 days treating COVID-19 in isolation on a radio programme. Oyo state governor, Seyi Makinde Source: Twitter The commissioner who recently tested negative for coronavirus had hoped to resume work just before he was sacked. The redeployment of 2 state commissioners was also approved by Governor Makinde who asked that they swap portfolios. The commissioner of special duties, Bayo Lawal was moved to the state’s ministry of local government and chieftaincy affairs, while Funmilayo Orisadeyi who held the previous position was given Lawal’s role. The letter reads in part: “I wish to convey the approval of His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, on the termination of your appointment as Honourable Commissioner, with immediate effect. “Consequent upon the above development, you are hereby directed to hand over all the government items in your possession to the permanent secretary (ministry of works, infrastructure and transport). “I am to add that, your contribution within the time of your sojourn is appreciated and commendable, and therefore, wish you successes in your future endeavours. I thank you.”

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