Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration in Oyo State has recorded another wave of resignations, with three key appointees leaving their positions on Monday, November 2, 2026, raising fresh questions about internal dissatisfaction, political realignments and the stability of the state government ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The latest departures involve the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Ayobami Ojo; Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning, Adegbola Oyeleke; and a member of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Sunday Falana. While two officials did not publicly disclose their reasons for resigning, Oyeleke cited discomfort with the working environment in the administration.
Key Highlights
- Three key appointees of Governor Seyi Makinde have resigned from the Oyo State Government.
- Adegbola Oyeleke says he is no longer comfortable with the administration’s working environment.
- Commissioner Ayobami Ojo and OYSIEC member Sunday Falana announced immediate resignations without stating their reasons.
- The latest exits add to a growing list of officials who have left the Makinde administration.
- The resignations come ahead of the December 29, 2026, local government elections in Oyo State.
- An APM campaign spokesperson insists that political departures will not affect the party’s electoral chances.
Oyeleke Cites Uncomfortable Working Environment
Among the three departing officials, Oyeleke offered the clearest explanation for his decision, stating that he was no longer comfortable with the working environment within the Makinde administration.
In his resignation letter dated November 2, 2026, and addressed directly to the governor, the former two-term member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and former council chairman said the prevailing circumstances had made it difficult for him to effectively pursue and fulfil the aspirations of his people while serving in government.
He, however, expressed appreciation to Makinde for his leadership, encouragement, support and the opportunity to contribute to the administration’s policies and development programmes.
“I sincerely appreciate Your Excellency’s leadership, encouragement, support and the invaluable experience I have gained during my period of service. I remain grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this administration and to have contributed to its laudable achievements,” Oyeleke wrote.
His remarks have brought renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding the departure of political appointees from the state government.
Budget Commissioner Ayobami Ojo Resigns Without Explanation
Ojo, who hails from Ago-Are in Atisbo Local Government Area of Oyo State, also announced his resignation as Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning.
In a letter addressed to Governor Makinde through the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde, Ojo referenced his appointment letter dated June 22, 2026, and stated that his resignation would take immediate effect.
Although he did not disclose the reason for his departure, the former commissioner thanked Makinde for the confidence reposed in him and the opportunity to serve the state.
His exit comes after other prominent officials, including the governor’s former Chief of Staff, Segun Ogunwuyi, and former Director-General of the Due Process Office, Tara Adefope, left their positions.
Ogunwuyi, a former member of the House of Representatives, resigned after more than five years in office without publicly stating his reason.
Following his departure, Makinde appointed Akinwole Akinwole as Chief of Staff, while Aderonke Adedayo became Director-General of the Due Process Office.
OYSIEC Member Sunday Falana Also Quits
The third official, Sunday Falana, who hails from Ogbomoso, resigned his appointment as a member of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission.
In a letter dated November 2 and addressed to the governor through the Chief of Staff, Falana announced that his resignation would take immediate effect.
He did not disclose the reason for his decision but thanked Makinde for the opportunity to serve on the state’s electoral management body, describing his experience as worthwhile.
His departure comes at a particularly sensitive period, with OYSIEC preparing for the December 29, 2026, local government elections across the state’s 33 local government areas.
The commission released its final list of candidates on October 27.
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More Officials Leave Makinde Administration
The latest resignations add to the growing list of political appointees and government officials who have left the Makinde administration in recent months.
Those who have previously departed include former Commissioner of Police and Special Adviser on Security, Fatai Owoseni; former member of the state Advisory Council, Babatunde Oduyoye; and former Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters, Funmi Arulogun.
Others include former Chairman of the Governing Board of the College of Agriculture, Igboora, Damilare Gideon Amusan, and former lawmaker Peter Oyetunji.
Four other appointees — Joshua Olusola Afolabi, Rebecca Oladoja Agbejimi, Noah Adeyanju and Suleiman Adegbola — also resigned on October 19.
Although the reasons for the various departures have not been established in every case, the growing number of exits has placed the administration’s political and working relationships under renewed scrutiny.
APM Dismisses Fears Over Political Departures
Reacting to the latest development, Yinka Oladoyinbo, Director-General of Media and Publicity for the Bimbo Adekanmbi Campaign Council, dismissed suggestions that the resignations would weaken the Allied Peoples Movement’s (APM) chances in the next election.
He maintained that the party’s electoral prospects would depend on the support of voters rather than the movement of individual politicians.
According to him, some politicians leaving the APM were being replaced by others joining the party.
Oladoyinbo described the situation as a political transfer market, insisting that the electorate would ultimately determine who becomes the next governor of Oyo State.
He said the party remained confident of its support base and that the departure of politicians would not negatively affect its electoral chances.
Ogbomoso North Chairman Also Resigns From APM
In a related development, the Executive Chairman of Ogbomoso North Local Government, Jimoh Idowu, resigned his membership of the APM.
Idowu announced his decision in a letter addressed to the party’s executives in the local government on Monday.
He expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve and his contributions to grassroots mobilisation and party unity.
He also promised to hand over party documents, assets and records to the appropriate authorities.
Political Realignments Ahead of Oyo Elections
The latest developments come as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections and the December 29, 2026, local government polls.
With three more officials leaving Makinde’s administration and other political figures making moves between parties, attention is increasingly focused on the reasons behind the departures and their possible implications for the state’s political landscape.
However, while the resignations have raised questions about internal relationships and political stability, the available statements do not establish a single cause connecting all the departures.
The coming weeks may provide a clearer picture of whether the latest exits represent isolated decisions or a broader shift in Oyo State’s political alignments.
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