Oyo State Governor Makinde's Security Aide Resigns

Kabiru Salami has resigned from his position as the Executive Assistant to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on Security Coordination, effective immediately. His resignation was communicated in a letter dated October 20, 2026, addressed to the governor through the Chief of Staff.

In the letter, Salami expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve, describing the experience as both an honour and humbling. He affirmed his continued commitment to the peace, security, and development of Oyo State despite his departure.

Salami's resignation is part of a broader trend, as it follows the recent resignations of other officials, including Segun Ogunwuyi, the former Chief of Staff, who resigned effective October 12, 2026, and Tara Adefope, the Director-General of the Oyo State Due Process Office. Following these departures, Governor Makinde appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole as the new Chief of Staff and Aderonke Adedayo to lead the Due Process Office, combining this role with her existing position as Senior Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies.

The total number of resignations from Makinde's government in recent weeks has reached 13.