Oyebanji dissolves boards, sacks political appointees

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Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State

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Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions and parastatals in the state and terminated the appointments of all political appointees.

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Those affected by the termination include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants.

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The decision was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the Governor’s Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode.

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According to the statement, the decision became necessary as the governor’s first term gradually winds down ahead of the inauguration of his second term scheduled for October 16, 2026.

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However, chairmen and members of statutory boards are exempted from the dissolution.

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They include the State Independent Electoral Commission, SIEC; Civil Service Commission; House of Assembly Service Commission; and Judicial Service Commission.

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The governing councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions will also remain intact, in line with earlier directives by the governor.

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The chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Board, SUBEB; Local Government Service Commission; and Teaching Service Commission will remain in office, although the respective boards have been dissolved.

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Also exempted from the termination of appointments are Directors-General and Technical Advisers to the governor.

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Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the affected appointees for their contributions to the success of his administration and their service to the state.

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He wished them continued success in their future endeavours.

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