Ekiti Governor Oyebanji Dissolves State Boards and Terminates Political Appointees
Governor Biodun Oyebanji ordered the immediate dissolution of all state boards, commissions and parastatals in Ekiti.
In Brief
- •Governor Biodun Oyebanji ordered the immediate dissolution of all state boards, commissions and parastatals in Ekiti.
- •Political appointees—Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants—were terminated.
- •Statutory bodies such as the State Independent Electoral Commission, Civil Service Commission, House of Assembly Service Commission and Judicial Service Commission remain unaffected.
- •Chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Local Government Service Commission and Teaching Service Commission will stay in office despite board dissolution.
- •The move is part of a gradual winding down of Oyebanji’s first term ahead of his second‑term inauguration on October 16, 2026.
Why It Matters
The dissolution of state boards signals a significant restructuring of Ekiti’s public administration as Governor Oyebanji prepares for a second term. By removing political appointees and dissolving non‑statutory bodies, the administration aims to streamline governance and potentially reduce political patronage. The decision may affect service delivery, staff employment, and the continuity of ongoing projects, while the exemption of key statutory bodies ensures that essential functions such as elections, civil service, and judiciary operations remain stable.
Key Details
- Boards Dissolved
- All state boards, commissions and parastatals
- Appointments Terminated
- Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants, Technical Assistants
- Statutory Bodies Exempt
- State Independent Electoral Commission, Civil Service Commission, House of Assembly Service Commission, Judicial Service Commission
- Chairmen Remaining
- State Universal Basic Education Board, Local Government Service Commission, Teaching Service Commission
- Second‑Term Inauguration
- October 16, 2026
What To Watch
Second-term inauguration of Governor Biodun Oyebanji on October 16, 2026.
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