More Political Appointees Resign From Makinde’s Administration

The wave of resignations rocking the administration of the Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, continued on Monday as 4 extra political appointees tendered their resignation letters.

This got here precisely one week after Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi resigned as Chief of Staff to the governor.

While three of the appointees resigned as members of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), the State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB), and Governing Council member of the Michael Adeniyi Koleosho Polytechnic, Saki, the fourth particular person give up as Supervisory Councilor in Ogbomosho South Local Government Area of the state.

The affected officers had been: Mr Afolabi Olusola Joshua, a member of TESCOM; Mrs. Agbejimi Oladoja Rebecca, a member of SUBEB; Adeyanju Noah Olusola, the Governing Council member, and Adegbola Suleiman Abiodun, the supervisory councilor.

Their resignations had been contained in separate letters dated October 19, 2026, and addressed to Governor Makinde via the eight-day outdated Chief of Staff.

The supervisory councilor’s letter was written to the council chairman.

All the officers introduced that their resignations are efficient instantly.

In his letter, Joshua expressed gratitude to the governor for the chance to serve the state, describing his appointment as a privilege and an honour.

He stated his tenure afforded him the chance to contribute to the event of the training sector and the general progress of the state.

“It has been a great honour and privilege to serve the Government and the good people of Oyo State in this capacity,” Joshua acknowledged.

He added that he remained pleased with his contributions to the fee and wished the federal government continued success within the discharge of its obligations.

Until his appointment as TESCOM Board member in June final yr, Hon Afolabi had been Action Democratic Party (ADP) chairmanship and House of Assembly candidates between 2021 and 2023.

Similarly, Rebecca, in her resignation letter, thanked Governor Makinde for the arrogance reposed in her and the chance to function a member of SUBEB.

She acknowledged the cooperation and help she obtained from the board chairman, fellow members, administration, employees and different stakeholders all through her tenure.

“It has been a privilege to contribute to the governance, development, and advancement of the parastatal,” she acknowledged.

Rebecca additionally expressed appreciation to the governor for the chance to serve and formally requested that her resignation be accepted.

Although each officers expressed gratitude to the governor and his administration, neither disclosed the rationale for the choice to relinquish their appointments.

Mrs. Oladoja was till her appointment as SUBEB Board member, had served as Oyo North PDP Senatorial chief and ex-officio member of the State Executive of the celebration.

While additionally acknowledging the chance to contribute to the expansion of Koleosho Polytechnic, Hon. Adeyanju stated he remained dedicated to the continued development and success of the varsity.

Kindly settle for this letter as formal discover of my resignation. Thank you as soon as once more for the chance to function Member, Micheal Adeniyi Koleosho Polytechnic Saki,’ the letter learn partially.

The newest departure from Makinde’s authorities convey to 12 the variety of those who have resigned just lately.

Some of those appointees included ex-Compol Fatai Owoseni, who was Special Adviser on Security; Hon Babatunde Oduyoye, who was a member, Oyo State Advisory Council; Mrs Funmi Arulogun, SSA on Diaspora Matters and Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi, Chief of Staff to the Governor Makinde.

Others had been Tara Adefope Director General, Due Process Office, whom the federal government communication final week stated had resigned; Dr Amusan Damilare Gideon, who give up as Board Chairman, College of Agriculture, Igboora; two-term lawmaker, Hon Peter Oyetunji, PhD; and others.