By Aliyu Oyewole
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new Chief of Staff following the resignation of Segun Ogunwuyi.
The appointment was announced on Monday, October 12, 2026, in a series of administrative changes affecting the governor’s team.
Akinwole, a grassroots politician who previously served as chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, is expected to take over the responsibilities of coordinating the governor’s office and supporting the implementation of the administration’s programmes.
The appointment was contained in a letter signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde.
In a related development, Makinde appointed his Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies, Mrs Aderonke Adedayo, as Director-General of the Due Process Office.
Adedayo will retain her existing position as Special Adviser while taking on the additional responsibility of overseeing the Due Process Office.
Both appointments take immediate effect, according to the announcement.
The governor congratulated the appointees and charged them to discharge their duties with loyalty, commitment and dedication to the service of Oyo State.
Ogunwuyi Resigns
The changes followed Ogunwuyi’s resignation as Chief of Staff, which took effect on Monday, October 12.
In his resignation letter addressed to Makinde, the former aide described his time in the administration as an honour and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the government and people of Oyo State.
Ogunwuyi also said he remained proud of the administration’s efforts to advance the state’s growth, development and prosperity, while expressing confidence in its continued progress.
He did not publicly state a specific reason for his decision to leave office.
His departure comes amid reports of several political appointees leaving Makinde’s administration in recent months, as political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections continue to gather momentum.
The appointment of Wolekanle marks a new phase in the leadership of the governor’s office, while Adedayo’s additional assignment represents another change in the state government’s administrative structure.
