Gov Bala Mohammed

Gov Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has dissolved the State Executive Council (SEC) on Thursday, ahead of his second term in office.

The dissolution was announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ibrahim Muhammad Kashim while briefing journalists on the outcome of the valedictory SEC session held at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Bauchi.

The dissolved SEC consisted of commissioners and special advisers to the governor who served in the first term of his administration.

Kashim further disclosed that others affected are senior special assistants, special assistants, personal assistants, and other political appointees heading various Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs).

According to him, the dissolution did not affect the SSG, Chief of Staff, or Principal Private Secretary (PPS) to the governor, who are to retain their positions till the inauguration period.