Politics

Oyo Budget Commissioner, Ojo, Resigns from Makinde’s Cabinet

The Oyo State Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, Ayobami Ojo, has resigned his appointment in the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde.
Ojo announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the governor in the early hours of Monday, November 2, 2026.
The commissioner, however, did not disclose the reason for his decision to leave the state cabinet.
In the resignation letter, Ojo formally communicated his decision to step down from the position with immediate effect.
The letter reads: “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.”
Ojo was appointed commissioner in June 2026, making his resignation come barely five months after his appointment.
As of the time of filing this report, no official explanation had been given for his resignation.

Olayinka Babatunde

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