Governor Hope Uzodinm of Imo State has sacked 20 out of his 28 commissioners.
The governor, who recently alleged some of his appointees are moles sabotaging his administration, reliefed 20 of his cabinet members of their duty.
He also reshuffled his cabinet and appointed new Commissioners for Finance and Health.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary Nwachuku Oguwike, on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, the governor said he wishes the affected appointees well in their future endeavours.
He also listed the eight commissioners not affected by the announcement to include; the ministries of Health, Youth and Sports, Tourism, Information and Strategy, Woman Affairs, Works, Finance, and Technology.
“The Governor has relieved 20 commissioners of his carpet off their duties leaving only eight persons behind.
“The reason behind the new development is to infuse new blood and add more value to the governance system of the state.”
