Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde's administration has suffered two more resignations, with Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo, Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, and Hon. Simeon Adegbola Oyeleke, Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning, leaving their positions. Both officials submitted their resignation letters on November 2, 2026, with immediate effect. Ojo's letter, dated November 2, 2026, referenced his appointment letter of June 22, 2026.
In his resignation letter, Ojo expressed appreciation to Governor Makinde for the opportunity to serve in his administration, describing his time in office as a great honour. He did not disclose any reason for his resignation or indicate whether his decision was connected to the political developments in the state ahead of the 2027 elections. Ojo's resignation letter was addressed to Makinde through the Secretary to the State Government.
Similarly, Oyeleke tendered his resignation as Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning in a separate letter addressed to Makinde through the Office of the Chief of Staff. Oyeleke also expressed gratitude to the governor for the confidence reposed in him and the opportunity to serve the state. He stated it had been an honour to contribute to the administration's vision, policies, and developmental programmes.
The departures of Ojo and Oyeleke come amid a series of resignations and reported political disagreements within Makinde's administration ahead of the 2027 governorship election. The governor's Chief of Staff, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, resigned from his position on October 12, 2026, although the reason behind his decision was not disclosed. Reports linked his resignation to alleged disagreements over Makinde's preferred successor.
Ogunwuyi's resignation and the current departures have fuelled speculation about possible political realignments within the governor's camp ahead of the next election. Ogunwuyi was appointed Chief of Staff in July 2021 and previously served as Makinde's Executive Assistant on Investment and Director-General of the Oyo State Investment and Public-Private Partnership Agency.
Following Ogunwuyi's resignation, Makinde appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole as his replacement. The governor has not commented on the recent resignations. Ojo and Oyeleke's resignations bring to two the number of key officials who have left Makinde's administration in recent weeks.
The reasons behind Ojo and Oyeleke's decisions to resign remain unclear. Their departures have sparked interest in the internal dynamics of Makinde's administration, particularly with regards to the 2027 governorship election. The governor's administration has not released an official statement on the resignations.
Key points
- Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde loses two more appointees as Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning and Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning resign.
- The resignations come amid reported political disagreements within Makinde's administration ahead of the 2027 governorship election.
- The governor has not commented on the recent resignations.
