Oyo: Gov. Makinde Appoints Akinwole As New CoS, Adedayo, DG Due Process

By Ayodele Oni

Coming few hours after the resignation resignation of Segun Ogunwuyi as his Chief of Staff, Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole (Wolekanle) as his new Chief of Staff.

He also approved the appointment of Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the Due Process Office.

The appointments were announced in letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof Musibau Babatunde.

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

This followed resignations of some key aides of the governor .

Ogunwuyi, in his resignation letter dated October 12, 2026, said the resignation takes effect from the date on his letter.

“I respectfully write to resign my appointment as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State, with effect from today, 12th October, 2026.

“Serving the Government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour. It has been deeply fulfilling to be part of the exceptional team that has worked relentlessly to deliver the remarkable achievements of this administration.

“I remain immensely proud of what we have collectively accomplished in advancing the growth, development and prosperity of our dear State.

“As I take this decision, I do so with profound gratitude for the opportunity to serve, with confidence in the continued progress of Oyo State.

“Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem and unwavering loyalty to Oyo State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria,’ the letter read.

Ogunwuyi, who is a former House of Assembly and House of Representatives lawmaker, is one of the numerous aides of Governor Makinde who have dumped him in the last two months.