Oyo: Makinde appoints Wolekanle chief of staff, retains Adedayo as special adviser
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new Chief of Staff, alongside the appointment of Aderonke Adedayo as Director-General of the Due Process Office.
The appointments, announced on Monday, October 12, 2026, are part of changes to the governor’s administration in the state.
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According to the announcement, the appointment letters were signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde. Both appointments take immediate effect.
What to know about Makinde’s new appointees
Akinwole is a grassroots politician who previously served as Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission.
His appointment places him in the role of Chief of Staff, a position that supports the governor’s office in coordinating administrative and governmental responsibilities.
Meanwhile, Adedayo, who currently serves as Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies, has been appointed Director-General of the Due Process Office.
She is expected to retain her existing position while taking on the additional responsibilities associated with the new appointment.
Makinde congratulates appointees
Governor Makinde congratulated both appointees and urged them to demonstrate loyalty, commitment and dedication in carrying out their duties.
He also charged them to contribute to the effective service of Oyo State through their new responsibilities.
The appointments come as the state government continues its administrative activities under Makinde’s leadership.
While Akinwole will assume the Chief of Staff position, Adedayo’s dual responsibilities will see her continue serving as special adviser alongside her new role at the Due Process Office.