Chidiebube Okeoma, OwerriImo State Governor Emeka Ihedioha has fired the chief executives of all statutory boards and parastatals in the state. Also sent packing were all heads of commissions, corporations and agencies as well as political appointees. The development came less than 24 hours after Ihedioha suspended the chairmen of the 27 councils along with their deputies and councillors. READ ALSO: Kwara Assembly urges gov to suspend 16 LGs chiefsHe said the governor had appointed interim management committees for the councils. The statement also said Ihedioha had approved the removal of the chairman and members of the state Independent Electoral Commission.

Source: Punch June 19, 2019 02:14 UTC