Obaseki dissolves cabinet ahead of 12 November handover

Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has dissolved his cabinet ahead of the 12 November swearing-in of Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress as the new governor of the state.

Mr Obaseki, who came into office on 12 November 2016, is expected to end his eight-year tenure on 12 November 2024.

He dissolved the cabinet shortly after a valedictory session held at the Government House on Friday in Benin.