Gov. Oyebanji Sacks Ekiti Cabinet, Retains CPS, CoS, SSG

By Ayodele Oni

Preparatory to his inauguration for a second term on October 16, Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji has dissolved the state cabinet.

The governor however, retains Yinka Oyebode, as Chief Press Secretary, Adeniyi Adebayo, Chief of Staff and secretary to state government, Prof Adubiaro.

A statement on Monday explained that the development marks a significant administrative decision by the governor as his administration prepares for a new phase of governance ahead of his second term inauguration scheduled for October 16, 2026.

The dissolution is expected to pave the way for the reconstitution of the State Executive Council, with attention focused on the composition of the next cabinet and the governor’s priorities for his second term.

The retained officials are expected to provide continuity in the coordination of government activities and communication of the administration’s policies and programmes.

Oyebanji, who won the June 20, 2026 governorship election, is expected to begin his second term with renewed expectations from residents concerning infrastructure, education, healthcare, agriculture, electricity and economic opportunities.

The composition of the new cabinet is likely to attract considerable public interest as stakeholders await further announcements from the government.

The governor had earlier sacked other political office holders leaving tbe commissioners.

Oyebanji, while shedding light on the new state cabinet, said he would personally appoint those that worked for his victory in June 20 governorship election, unlike the outgone members that were recommended to him for appointments during the first term.

The new leadership of the ruling All Progressives Congress APC from ward to state level is also expected to be inaugurated immediately after the inauguration.

One of the just removed commissioners, from Ekiti north senatorial district and a close ally of the governor is being tipped as new APC chairman in the state.