Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole (Wolekanle) as his new Oyo State Chief of Staff.
The strategic executive shuffle also includes the appointment of Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo as the Director-General of the Due Process Office, signaling a fresh alignment in the state’s governance framework.
The fresh Governor Seyi Makinde appointments were formally communicated through official letters signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Musibau Babatunde. Both executive appointments take immediate effect across all state ministries and administration portfolios.
Akinwale Akinwole Steps into Key State Leadership Role
Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, a seasoned grassroots politician with deep administrative roots in the state, transitions into the Chief of Staff position after serving with distinction as the Chairman of the Oyo State Local Government Service Commission. His elevation to the chief administrative desk reflects a deliberate move to reinforce public service delivery with proven grassroots leadership.
Widely recognised across political and civic circles as “Wolekanle,” Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole Wolekanle brings years of institutional experience, community engagement, and strategic coordination to the heart of the Oyo State Executive Council.
Dual Responsibilities in Governor Seyi Makinde Appointments
In tandem with the headline appointment of Akinwale Akinwole, Mrs. Aderonke Adedayo assumes the top job at the Due Process Office as Director-General.
Mrs. Adedayo, who currently serves as the Special Adviser on General Intervention and Donor Agencies, will combine her existing role with her new responsibilities. Her dual mandate aims to streamline institutional transparency, oversight, and project execution efficiency across state-backed initiatives.
Executive Mandate for the New Oyo State Chief of Staff
Extending his official congratulations to the newly elevated officers, Governor Makinde emphasized the crucial nature of their roles in driving the state’s strategic agenda forward.
“Governor Makinde congratulated the appointees and urged them to carry out their duties with loyalty, commitment, and dedication to the service of Oyo State.”
With these top-level changes taking effect immediately, political analysts view the choice of Akinwale Akinwole as a key step toward strengthening public administration, policy execution, and political stability across Oyo State.
