Oyebanji dissolves boards, drops political appointees

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved all boards, commissions, and parastatals in the state and terminated the appointments of all political appointees. According to the governor's Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, the decision is part of the gradual winding down of the governor's first term ahead of his second-term inauguration scheduled for October 16, 2026. The affected political appointees include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical Assistants.

The dissolution, however, does not affect statutory bodies, including the State Independent Electoral Commission, Civil Service Commission, House of Assembly Service Commission, and Judicial Service Commission. The chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Local Government Service Commission, and Teaching Service Commission will remain in office, although their respective boards have been dissolved.

Additionally, the Directors-General and Technical Advisers to the governor are exempt from the termination of appointments.

Governor Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the affected appointees for their contributions to the success of his administration and their service to the state, according to Premium Times.

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