Oyebanji Clears Deck Ahead Second Term, Dissolves Many Boards, Relieves Appointees
Gbenga Sodeinde in Ado Ekiti Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has begun a major restructuring of his administration ahead of the commencement of his second term by dissolving boards,
Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji is undertaking a major reshuffle ahead of his second term, which begins on October 16, 2026. Dissolving various boards, commissions, and parastatals, the administration is also terminating appointments of political office holders. This decision, effective immediately, impacts Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, and Technical Assistants.
Oyebanji's Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, announced the move in a statement, stating it as necessary as the administration prepares to conclude its first term and inaugurate the second. Statutory boards like the State Independent Electoral Commission, Civil Service Commission, House of Assembly Service Commission, and Judicial Service Commission will keep their chairmen and members in office.
Additionally, governing councils of state-owned tertiary institutions remain intact. However, the boards of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Local Government Service Commission, and Teaching Service Commission have been dissolved, though their chairmen will remain. The Directors-General and Technical Advisers to the governor are also exempt from the exercise.
Oyebanji thanked the affected political appointees for their dedication and contributions to the administration's achievements during the first term.
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