Ekiti: Oyebanji dissolves state executive council, retains SSG, others

​Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council following a valedictory assembly with members of his cupboard as his administration prepares for a second time period.

The assembly, held on the Exco Chamber of the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti, served as the cupboard’s closing gathering earlier than the graduation of the governor’s second time period.

Oyebanji described the outgoing cupboard members as a powerful and dedicated workforce whose contributions had helped his authorities fulfil its guarantees to the individuals of Ekiti State.

He expressed gratitude for the grace, knowledge and alternative to serve the state, including that his administration had remained targeted on making Ekiti a greater place for its residents.

The governor additionally thanked the cupboard members for his or her help and roles in implementing authorities insurance policies and programmes, assuring them that he would stay in contact with them after their exit from the council.

However, Oyebanji clarified that the dissolution didn’t have an effect on the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Habibat Adubiaro; the Chief of Staff, Adeniyi Adebayo; or the Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, who would proceed of their respective positions.

In their separate remarks, members of the dissolved council mirrored on their experiences in authorities and expressed appreciation to the governor for giving them the chance to serve Ekiti State beneath his management.

The valedictory session additionally featured the chopping of a cake to mark the tip of the cupboard’s tenure.

Oyebanji, who was re-elected within the June 20 governorship election, is scheduled to be sworn in for a second time period on Friday, October 16, 2026.