Gov. Abiodun Oyebanji of Ekiti has appointed an eight-member committee to coordinate the process of appointment of political office holders.

Chairman of the committee is Chief George Akosile, while Prof. Modupe Adelabu, Mr. Paul Omotoso, Chief Alaba Bejide, Chief Olajide Awe, Mrs. Ronke Okusanya, Mr. Bayo Aina and Mr. Lekan Ijidale are members.

The governor mandated the committee to consult with relevant stakeholders in the 16 local government areas of the state, and screen and recommend names of suitable candidates for political appointments.

Some of the criteria to be used aside from paper qualifications are track records, character, competence, compassion, integrity, diligence, and contribution to community development.

He said the committee’s task does not cover appointments into the governing councils of state-owned tertiary institutions as there were laid-down procedures guiding the appointments.

The governor’s media aide, Mr. Yinka Oyebode, stated in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday that the committee would hold its inaugural meeting on Monday, April 3.