Oyebanji recalls sacked Ekiti information commissioner

Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji has recalled former Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, to the State Executive Council.

The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, announced the recall via a statement on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

This comes barely one week after Oyebanji dissolved his cabinet.

Olatunbosun, according to the recall letter dated August 18 and signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Habaibat Adubiaro, is to continue as commissioner for information.

Oyebode added that the recall is with immediate effect.

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Oyebanji, in a major shakeup, dissolved the state executive council on August 11.

The governor directed commissioners and special advisers to hand over to permanent secretaries or the most senior civil servants in their ministries, departments and agencies.

At the time of the dissolution, six commissioners, including Finance, Works and Human Capital Development, were retained to ensure continuity in critical sectors of government.

Oyebanji explained that the dissolution was aimed at injecting fresh energy into governance, while also reaffirming his commitment to his “shared prosperity” agenda.

The Star