The newly sworn in Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, on Saturday dissolved the state executive council.

Governor Ganduje, who made the announcement through the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Rabiu Bichi, also relieved all political office holders of their appointments.

The dissolution affected all commissioners, special advisers, senior special assistants and special assistants.

The governor commended the officers for their various contributions to the development of the state.

The out-going commissioners were directed to hand over the affairs of their ministries to their respective permanent secretaries.(NAN)

•Photo shows Ganduje