Minutes After Budget Commissioner, Adviser’s Resignations, OYSIEC Member Quits

A member of the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), Sunday Olugbenga Falana, has resigned his appointment, minutes after the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Ayobami Oluwaseun Ojo, and the governor’s Special Adviser on Budget, Simeon Adegbola Oyeleke, also quit their positions.

Falana, who hails from Ogbomoso, announced his resignation in a letter dated November 2, 2026, addressed to Governor Seyi Makinde through the Chief of Staff.

His resignation, like those of Ojo and Oyeleke, takes immediate effect.

The former OYSIEC member expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve on the state’s electoral management body, describing his experience in the position as worthwhile. He, however, did not disclose the reason for his decision.

His departure came shortly after Ojo resigned as Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in a letter addressed to Makinde through the Secretary to the State Government.

Ojo, who hails from Ago-Are in Atisbo Local Government Area, tendered his resignation on Monday, November 2, 2026, referencing his appointment letter dated June 22, 2026.

The former commissioner thanked Makinde for the confidence reposed in him and the opportunity to serve the state, describing his time in the administration as a great honour.

He did not state any reason for leaving the cabinet.

Similarly, Oyeleke, who served as Special Adviser on Budget and Economic Planning, submitted his resignation letter to the governor on the same day.

The former two-term member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and local government chairman said he was no longer comfortable with the working environment, which he described as unconducive to effectively pursuing and fulfilling the aspirations of his people within the administration.

Despite his decision to leave, Oyeleke thanked Makinde for his leadership, encouragement and support, as well as the opportunity to contribute to the administration’s policies and developmental programmes.

The three departures add to the recent changes involving political appointees and officials in the Makinde administration, raising fresh attention to the evolving political relationships in Oyo State ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Neither Ojo nor Falana disclosed the circumstances behind their resignations, while Oyeleke cited his discomfort with the working environment as the reason for his decision.