The governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, has dissolved the executive council of the state.

According to a statement issued by the Director, Cabinet, Mr. Dotun Omokemi, the decision was made after the executive council meeting held on Monday.

In the statement, Governor Ajimobi said there was the need to inject fresh blood into the administration, in the quest to serve the state better.

The governor thanked the commissioners and Special Advisers who made up the executive council for their contributions so far and asked them to hand over to the Permanent Secretaries in their various ministries.