Makinde names new chief of staff following Ogunwuyi’s resignation

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new Chief of Staff following the resignation of Segun Ogunwuyi.

According to Channels Television, the governor also approved the appointment of Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the Due Process Office.

The appointments were announced on Monday, October 12, 2026, through official letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde.

Akinwole, a grassroots politician, previously served as Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission.

Adedayo, who currently serves as Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies, will retain her existing position while assuming additional responsibilities at the Due Process Office.

Both appointments take immediate effect, according to the state government.

Makinde congratulated the newly appointed officials and urged them to discharge their responsibilities with loyalty, commitment and dedication to the development of Oyo State.

The appointments follow Ogunwuyi’s resignation from the administration earlier on Monday.