Makinde Appoints Wolekanle as New Chief of Staff After Ogunwuyi’s Resignation

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new Chief of Staff following the resignation of Segun Ogunwuyi on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Makinde also appointed Aderonke Adedayo, his Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies, as Director-General of the state’s Due Process Office. Both appointments take immediate effect.

Akinwole previously served as Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, while Adedayo will combine her new responsibilities with her existing role.

The appointments were announced in letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde. The governor congratulated the appointees and urged them to discharge their duties with loyalty, commitment and dedication to the service of Oyo State.