JUST IN: Makinde’s Budget Commissioner Resigns

Oyo State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo, has resigned his appointment in the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde.

Ojo’s resignation was conveyed in a letter dated Monday, November 2, 2026, addressed to the governor through the Secretary to the State Government.

In the letter, the commissioner announced his decision to step down with immediate effect, referencing his appointment letter dated June 22, 2026.

He expressed appreciation to Makinde for the opportunity to serve in his administration, describing his time in office as a great honour.

“I want to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to serve our dear State under the administration of Your Excellency. Serving the Government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour that I do not take lightly,” he wrote.

Ojo also extended his highest regards to the governor in the resignation letter, without stating any specific reason for his decision to leave office.

His resignation comes amid a series of departures involving political appointees in the Makinde administration, with other officials also recently leaving their positions.

RESIGNATION LETTER

With reference to your letter dated 22nd June, 2026 (SP.S.662/2/VOL.IV/192), I respectfully write to formally resign my appointment as Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, with effect from today, 2nd November, 2026.

I want to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to serve our dear State under the administration of Your Excellency. Serving the Government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour that I do not take lightly.

Please accept the assurances of my highest regards.

Yours faithfully,

Hon. Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo,
Honourable Commissioner for Budget & Economic Planning,
Oyo State, Nigeria.