Biodun Oyebanji Dissolves Ekiti State Cabinet Ahead of Inauguration

On October 12, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji announced the dissolution of the State Executive Council, the highest decision-making body in the state, in preparation for his second-term inauguration scheduled for October 16. The announcement was made during a valedictory session held at the Executive Council Chamber in Ado-Ekiti.

The dissolution did not affect three key officials: Secretary to the State Government Prof Habibat Adubiaro, Chief of Staff Mr Niyi Adebayo, and Chief Press Secretary Mr Yinka Oyebode. Oyebode stated that the dissolution is part of the administrative process of winding down Oyebanji's first-term administration, which concludes on October 15.

During the session, cabinet members expressed gratitude to Oyebanji for the opportunity to serve and reflected on their experiences. The governor had previously dissolved boards, commissions, and parastatals in the state and terminated political appointees' appointments.

Oyebanji was first inaugurated as Governor on October 16, 2022, and was re-elected on June 20, 2026.