Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole as his new Chief of Staff, hours after Segun Ogunwuyi resigned from the position.
The appointment was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musbau Babatunde.
Akinwole, like his predecessor, Ogunwuyi, is a native of Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
Ogunwuyi had announced his resignation from the Makinde administration earlier on Monday, October 12, 2026, with his departure taking immediate effect.
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Following his exit, the governor named Akinwole as his replacement to fill the vacant position.
Makinde Makes Fresh Appointment
In addition to the appointment of a new Chief of Staff, the governor also named Mrs Aderonke Adedayo as the Director-General of the Due Process Office.
According to the statement issued by the state government, both appointments take immediate effect.
