Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s second-term ambition in Ekiti State has suffered another setback following the resignation of two of his aides.
Those who stepped down are Sunday Oguntuase, Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Employment, and Shina Olawale Ogunleye, a member of the Ekiti State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency.
The development is coming less 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 were addressed to the Governor, cited personal reasons and family commitments as rationale behind their actions.
It could be recalled that more than 10 aides of Governor Oyebanji to include; a member, Ekiti State Waste Management Board, Hon. Wale Ade -Oba, senior special Assistants on Solid Minerals and Traffic management, Dada Abiodun John and Isreal Adesokan (Jaru), respectively, among others have tendered their resignation letters in the last two months.
One of Oyebanji’s former aides, Ade -Oba, immediately after his resignation publicly pledged to work with another APC Governorship Aspirant, Engr. Kayode Ojo in realisation of his gubernatorial ambition.
Hon. Alade -Oba, through a statement in Ado Ekiti, expressed readiness to work with Ojo to develop the state after the failure of Gov. Oyebanji to performance despite the availability of huge allocations.
His words: “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 despite what he described as the highest allocations to the state in the history of Ekiti governors.
He further said, “I believe the administration hasn’t delivered meaningful development to many local government areas, including mine Irepodun/Ifelodun. The governor’s office seems to revolve around just a few individuals, leaving many commissioners without meaningful assignments.
Our party members are being overlooked and undervalued despite their hard work and dedication to the party’s success. Instead, opposition party members who didn’t contribute to our victory are being appointed to key positions, while our loyal supporters are being ignored.
The governor is often out of the state, pursuing unclear agendas, and this absence is felt in the lack of productivity under the present administration. I believe it’s time for a change.
Engr. Kayode Ojo’s leadership style and vision for Ekiti resonate with me. I believe his administration would prioritize the needs of our people, recognize the efforts of our party members, and drive development across all local government areas.
In conclusion;I’m making this change because I want to be part of a government that truly serves the people of Ekiti and values the contributions of its loyal supporters. I’m willing to work towards a brighter future for our state, and I invite you to join me on this journey. “
