Makinde appoints new chief of staff, other aide

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

Akinwole’s appointment comes barely a few hours after Segun Ogunwuyi resigned as the governor’s Chief of Staff.

Makinde also appointed his Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies, 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, on Monday, October 12, 2026.

Babatunde noted that the appointments were with immediate effect.

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Babatunde quoted Makinde as congratulated the appointees and urging them to discharge their duties with loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the service of Oyo State.

Akinwole previously served as Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission.

Adedayo will combine her new responsibilities as Director-General of the Due Process Office with her existing role as Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies.