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Gov Oyebanji Dissolves Boards, Terminates Appointment of Political Appointees

Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions, and parastatals in the State, as well as the termination of appointment of all political appointees.

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has issued a directive to dissolve boards, commissions, and parastatals, as well as terminate the appointments of political appointees within the state. This decision comes as the Governor prepares for the inauguration of his second term, scheduled for October 16, 2026. While chairmen and members of statutory boards, such as the State Independent Electoral Commission (SIEC), Civil Service Commission, and Judicial Service Commission, remain unaffected, special assistants, senior special assistants, and technical assistants have been terminated.

The governors' office has expressed gratitude to the affected appointees for their contributions during the current administration.

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