{
  "id": 14018962,
  "title": "Ekiti: Oyebanji dissolves state executive council, retains SSG, others",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/ekiti-oyebanji-dissolves-state-executive-council-retains-ssg-others",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T17:58:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/ekiti-oyebanji-dissolves-state-executive-council-retains-ssg-others/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Ekiti State, Governor Biodun Oyebanji has disbanded the State Executive Council following a final meeting with his cabinet members ahead of his re-election for a second term. The meeting took place at the Governor's Exco Chamber in Ado-Ekiti, marking the last gathering of the outgoing cabinet. Oyebanji praised the strong and committed team, expressing gratitude for their contributions in fulfilling promises to the people of Ekiti State. He acknowledged their grace, wisdom, and the opportunity to serve the state, affirming their continued connection even after their departure. Notably, the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habibat Adubiaro; the Chief of Staff, Adeniyi Adebayo; and the Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, retained their positions despite the dissolution. Cabinet members shared their experiences and appreciation for the governor's leadership during their tenure. The valedictory session concluded with the cutting of a cake to symbolize the end of the cabinet's time in power. Oyebanji, re-elected in the June 20 governorship election, is set to be sworn in for his second term on October 16, 2026.",
  "summary": "Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council following a valedictory meeting with members of his cabinet as his administration prepares for a second term. The meeting, held at the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti, served as the cabinet’s final gathering before the commencement of the governor’s second term. […] Ekiti: Oyebanji dissolves state…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Gov Oyebanji dissolves executive council",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/gov-oyebanji-dissolves-executive-council",
        "published": "2026-10-12T17:10:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Oyebanji dissolves cabinet, retains SSG, two others",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/oyebanji-dissolves-cabinet-retains-ssg-two-others",
        "published": "2026-10-12T19:26:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}