Ekiti Governor Oyebanji to Inaugurate Reappointed Commissioners, Special Advisers

The Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, is set to inaugurate the reappointed commissioners and a number of Special Advisers in a ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

The event will take place at Jibowu Hall, Government House, Ado-Ekiti. This was confirmed in a statement released to newsmen on Monday by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Olayinka Oyebode.

Governor Oyebanji had recently forwarded a list of 18 former commissioners to the State House of Assembly for screening and confirmation, all of whom have been recalled following the dissolution of the State Executive Council on August 10, 2025.

The reappointed commissioners to be inaugurated include:

Prof Bolaji Aluko

Rt. Hon Taiwo Olatunbosun

Mr Akintunde Oyebode

Mr Ajobiewe Kolawole

Chief Folorunso Olabode

Otunba Dolamu Adeniyi

Rt. Hon Karounwi Oladapo

Mrs Peju Babafemi

Mr Atibioke Ojo Olaiya

Chief (Mrs) Tosin Aluko

Mr Awe Abimbola Olufemi

Prof Patrick Tedela

Mr Seun Fakuade

Mr Adedayo Gold Adesola

Dr Kareem Makanjuola Akande

Prof Rasaki Ojo Bakare

Hon Kayode Fasae

Hon Femi Ajayi

The inauguration will also include a newly appointed Special Adviser, Mr. Bunmi Talabi, who previously served as the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Special Projects.

Furthermore, several Special Advisers who were affected by the cabinet dissolution have also been recalled and will be sworn in alongside the commissioners.

The recalled Special Advisers are:

Chief Jide Awe

Arch Tope Ogunleye

Hon Gbenga Agbeyo

Hon Yemisi Ayokunle

Mr Gbenga Oloniyo

Mrs Oluremi Babington

Chief (Mrs) Kemi Olaleye

Hon Abiola Olowokere

Mr Akinleye Sunday

Mr Ayeni Odunayo Adeola

It was noted that the decision to recall all former members of the dissolved State Executive Council was a joint consensus reached by the leadership and stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The party impressed upon the Governor the necessity to re-present the former cabinet members for confirmation rather than appointing new ones. This move is reportedly aimed at maintaining stability and continuity, as leaders and stakeholders believe that appointing a new set of commissioners could prove "counter-productive" ahead of the coming governorship election in the State, which is scheduled for June 20, 2026.