Governor Biodun Oyebanji Dismisses All Advisors in Ekiti

Governor Biodun Oyebanji has sacked all Technical Advisors (TAs) and Directors-General (DGs) of government agencies in Ekiti State, effective immediately, as he prepares to begin his second term in office. This decision was confirmed by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, in a statement issued to journalists on October 13, 2026.

The action follows a valedictory session held at the Governor's Office in Ado-Ekiti and completes the disengagement of political appointees from the outgoing administration. The statement indicated that only officials whose appointments were retained due to the specific nature of their work would remain.

All affected TAs and DGs are required to submit their handover notes to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government. Oyebanji acknowledged the contributions of the departed officials, and the statement noted that this action occurred "barely 24 hours" after the dissolution of the State Executive Council, marking the final step in winding down his first-term administration.