Segun Ogunwuyi has resigned as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, with his departure taking immediate effect on Monday, October 12, 2026. Although Ogunwuyi did not state a specific reason for his resignation in his formal letter, reports have linked his exit to possible political disagreements within the governor’s camp ahead of the 2027 elections. However, neither Ogunwuyi nor the governor’s office has officially confirmed those reports.
Key Highlights
- Segun Ogunwuyi resigned as Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde on October 12, 2026.
- His resignation letter did not disclose a specific reason for his departure.
- Media reports have linked his exit to alleged internal political disagreements ahead of the 2027 elections.
- Speculation has emerged over Oyo State governorship succession politics, but the claims remain unconfirmed.
- Governor Makinde appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as the new Chief of Staff.
- Mrs Aderonke Adedayo was appointed Director-General of the Due Process Office.
- Ogunwuyi has not confirmed reports suggesting he may defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Ogunwuyi Resigns as Makinde’s Chief of Staff
Ogunwuyi announced his resignation in a formal letter addressed to Governor Makinde, stating that his departure would take effect immediately.
In the letter, he described his time serving the Oyo State Government as a great honour and praised the administration’s achievements.
He wrote: “I respectfully write to resign my appointment as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State, with effect from today, 12th October, 2026.”
Ogunwuyi also expressed satisfaction with his contribution to the administration, saying he was proud to have been part of the team working to advance the state’s development.
He concluded by expressing his highest esteem for Makinde and reaffirming his loyalty to Oyo State and Nigeria.
The resignation letter did not identify any disagreement or political development as the reason for his departure.
Political Disagreements Linked to Ogunwuyi’s Exit
Despite the absence of an official explanation, media reports have attributed Ogunwuyi’s resignation to possible disagreements within Makinde’s political camp as discussions surrounding the 2027 elections intensify.
One line of speculation centres on succession politics and the question of who might receive political support in the contest to succeed Makinde as governor.
Reports have suggested that Ogunwuyi may have been disappointed by alleged shifts in political calculations involving Bimbo Adekanmbi, a former Oyo State Commissioner for Finance under the late Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
Some accounts have linked Adekanmbi to discussions about a possible consensus candidate in political circles associated with the Allied Peoples Movement (APM).
However, these claims have not been confirmed by Ogunwuyi, Makinde or the other individuals mentioned. They should therefore be treated as political speculation rather than an established explanation for the resignation.
Could Ogunwuyi Join the APC?
Ogunwuyi’s departure has also fuelled speculation about a possible political realignment ahead of the 2027 elections.
Some media reports have suggested that he could consider joining the All Progressives Congress (APC), amid claims of disagreements within the governor’s political camp.
As of the latest reports provided, Ogunwuyi has neither confirmed nor denied the possibility of defecting to another party.
No official statement accompanying his resignation has established that a planned defection was responsible for his decision to leave office.
Any future political move by the former Chief of Staff would therefore need to be assessed on the basis of a direct announcement or other verifiable developments.
Who Is Segun Ogunwuyi?
Ogunwuyi is a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives, where he represented the Ogbomoso North/Ogbomoso South/Oriire Federal Constituency.
Before becoming Chief of Staff, he served as Makinde’s Executive Assistant on Investment and later as Director-General of the Oyo State Investment and Public-Private Partnership Agency, according to his profile on the Oyo State Office of the Governor website.
He was appointed Chief of Staff in July 2021 and remained in the position until his resignation on October 12, 2026.
His experience in legislative politics, investment promotion and government administration made him a prominent figure within the Makinde administration.
His departure comes amid reports of other resignations by political aides and appointees associated with the governor in recent months.
Makinde Appoints Akinwole as New Chief of Staff
Hours after Ogunwuyi’s resignation, Governor Makinde appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new Chief of Staff.
Akinwole is a grassroots politician and former chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission.
The governor also appointed Mrs Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the Due Process Office.
According to a statement from the governor’s media adviser, both appointments took immediate effect.
The swift appointments ensured that the affected offices had new leadership following Ogunwuyi’s departure.
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2027 Elections Cast Spotlight on Oyo Political Succession
Ogunwuyi’s resignation comes as political activity builds ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections and speculation continues over the future of political alignments in Oyo State.
Makinde’s reported presidential ambition under the APM has added another dimension to discussions about the state’s political future and the eventual succession to his governorship.
Nevertheless, the precise circumstances behind Ogunwuyi’s departure remain unclear because his resignation letter did not provide a specific explanation.
For now, the confirmed developments are his resignation and Makinde’s subsequent appointments. Claims involving succession disagreements, dissatisfaction over political support and a possible APC defection remain unverified.
Further clarity may emerge if Ogunwuyi, Makinde or other relevant political figures issue additional statements.
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