Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, has announced a significant reshuffle of his administration, relieving several commissioners and special advisers of their appointments in what is seen as a move to reposition the state’s governance structure for greater efficiency.
The development, described by political observers as one of the most decisive changes since Oyebanji assumed office, was disclosed in a statement on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Habibat Adubiaro.
According to the SSG, the directive takes immediate effect, with the affected officials instructed to hand over all government property and responsibilities to the Permanent Secretary or the most senior civil servant in their respective Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs).
Governor Oyebanji expressed his gratitude to the outgoing officials, acknowledging their dedication and the roles they played in advancing the state’s development agenda. He also extended best wishes for their success in future pursuits, noting that their contributions would remain part of the administration’s history.
However, the cabinet dissolution is not total. Several strategic offices have been exempted from the exercise, a move interpreted by analysts as a bid to maintain continuity in key sectors.
Those not affected include the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice; Commissioner for Health and Human Services; Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security; Commissioner for Education; Commissioner for Works; and Commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry and Cooperatives.
Similarly, the Special Adviser on Special Education and Social Inclusion, as well as the Special Adviser on Lands, Survey, and e-GIS, remain in office. In addition, all Directors-General who sit as members of the State Executive Council will continue in their roles.
These include the Director-General, Office of Transformation and Service Delivery (OTSD); Director-General, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Project Monitoring; and the Director-General, Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP).
While the government has not publicly provided detailed reasons for the reshuffle, political insiders suggest it may be part of a broader strategy to inject fresh energy into the administration, enhance policy delivery, and strengthen the state’s capacity to meet its development targets.
The move has sparked discussions across Ekiti political circles, with some viewing it as a routine governance measure and others interpreting it as a strategic political recalibration ahead of the coming electoral cycles.
