Gov. Makinde appoints new Chief Of Staff

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new Chief of Staff following the resignation of Segun Ogunwuyi.

The appointment, which takes immediate effect, comes after Ogunwuyi stepped down from the position on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Makinde also approved the appointment of Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the Oyo State Due Process Office.

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

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

Adedayo, who currently serves as Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies, will retain her existing position while taking on her new responsibilities.

Governor Makinde congratulated the two appointees and urged them to discharge their duties with loyalty, commitment and dedication to the service of Oyo State.