The second time period ambition of Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has once more suffered a setback as two governor’s aides once more tendered their resignation letters.
The newest resignees are; senior particular Assistant to the Governor on Employment, Sunday Oguntuase and member, Ekiti State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, Shina Olawale Ogunleye.
The improvement is coming lower than a month to the APC Governorship Primary Election slated for October 27, 2025.
The two letters by Oguntuase and Ogunleye dated September 25, 2025 and October 1, 2025 respectively which have been addressed to the Governor, cited private causes and household commitments as rationale behind their actions.
It could possibly be recalled that greater than 10 aides of Governor Oyebanji to incorporate; a member, Ekiti State Waste Management Board, Hon. Wale Ade -Oba, senior particular Assistants on Solid Minerals and Traffic administration, Dada Abiodun John and Isreal Adesokan (Jaru), respectively, amongst others have tendered their resignation letters within the final two months.
One of Oyebanji’s former aides, Ade -Oba, instantly after his resignation publicly pledged to work with one other APC Governorship Aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo in realisation of his gubernatorial ambition.
Hon. Alade -Oba, by an announcement in Ado Ekiti, expressed readiness to work with Ojo to develop the state after the failure of Gov. Oyebanji to efficiency regardless of the provision of big allocations.
His phrases: “I’m writing to share with you a personal decision that may surprise many. As you know, I’ve been serving as an appointee under the current administration led by Governor Biodun Oyebanji (BAO). However, after much reflection, I’ve decided to join forces with Engr. Kayode Ojo, a leader with a vision for a better Ekiti. ”
The politician accused Gov. Oyebanji of underperformance regardless of what he described as the very best allocations to the state within the historical past of Ekiti governors.
He additional mentioned, “I consider the administration hasn’t delivered significant improvement to many native authorities areas, together with mine Irepodun/Ifelodun. The governor’s workplace appears to revolve round just some people, leaving many commissioners with out significant assignments.
Our occasion members are being neglected and undervalued regardless of their laborious work and dedication to the occasion’s success. Instead, opposition occasion members who didn’t contribute to our victory are being appointed to key positions, whereas our loyal supporters are being ignored.
The governor is commonly out of the state, pursuing unclear agendas, and this absence is felt within the lack of productiveness below the current administration. I consider it’s time for a change.
Engr. Kayode Ojo’s management fashion and imaginative and prescient for Ekiti resonate with me. I consider his administration would prioritize the wants of our folks, acknowledge the efforts of our occasion members, and drive improvement throughout all native authorities areas.
In conclusion;I’m making this modification as a result of I wish to be a part of a authorities that really serves the folks of Ekiti and values the contributions of its loyal supporters. I’m keen to work in the direction of a brighter future for our state, and I invite you to affix me on this journey. “
