Breaking News: Obiano sacks Anambra SSG, Oseloka Obaze, appoints Prof. Solo Osita Chukwulobelu, former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning

www.odogwublog.com reported exclusively that Governor Willie Obiano sacked Oseloka Obaze and
replaced him with his Economic Planning Commissioner, Prof Solo Chukwulobelu on May 20th this year but the next day, Oseloka himself although did not deny his replacement but informed www.odogwublog.com that he was on an approved leave outside the country.

Nothing was heard again about the issue until this morning when he tendered his resignation. Read part of his speech at Exco today

Hon. Oseloka Henry Obaze, Secretary to the Government separated from the services of the Anambra state government effective Monday, June 8, 2015.

In a statement, Hon. Obaze said this is in accordance with the understanding reached earlier with His Excellency, Chief (Dr) Willie Obiano, governor of Anambra state.

"This morning I attended my last State Executive Council meeting where I had the opportunity to formally thank  Governor Willie Obiano, His Excellency, the Deputy Governor, Dr. Nkem Okeke and my Executive Council colleagues and formally bid them goodbye.  I thanked the Governor for his confidence and for the opportunity to serve in his administration.  I have been witness to the selfless sacrifices by some who wish to see our state turned around. I salute them. I depart knowing that Anambra is set on the path to greatness", Hon. Obaze said.

Continuing, the SSG said it was an honour to serve as he had served with honesty, diligence, unalloyed loyalty and indeed, to the best of his abilities. He thanked the people of Anambra state for their graciousness, and his immediate staff for their uncommon support during his three years as the Secretary to the Anambra State Government.

"I will be returning to private life", Hon. Obaze concluded wishing all his colleagues and well wishers.

Hon. Oseloka Henry Obaze will be succeeded by Prof. Solo Osita Chukwulobelu, former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning.