Biodun Oyebanji Dissolves Ekiti Executive Council Ahead of Inauguration

Ekiti Governor Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved the State Executive Council, which includes commissioners and other political appointees from his first term, in preparation for his second-term inauguration scheduled for October 16. This dissolution impacts members of the 2022–2026 Executive Council but retains the Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode; the Chief of Staff, Niyi Adebayo; and the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habitat Adubiaro, in their roles.

The announcement was made during a valedictory meeting held in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital. Governor Oyebanji expressed gratitude to the outgoing council members for their support and dedication, acknowledging their contributions to the achievements of his administration over the past four years.

He commended their efforts in implementing government policies and programs that have advanced the development agenda of his administration. This dissolution signals a potential reconstitution of the State Executive Council as the administration gears up for another four years in office.