Makinde’s Chief of Staff Segun Ogunwuyi Resigns

The Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, Segun Ogunwuyi, has resigned from his position, effective Monday, October 12, 2026. Ogunwuyi communicated his decision in a resignation letter dated October 12, bringing his tenure in the state government to an end. In the letter, the former aide thanked Makinde for the opportunity to serve, describing his time in government as an honour and expressing pride in the administration’s work. “I respectfully write to resign my appointment as Chief of Staff to the Governor of Oyo State, with effect from today, 12th October, 2026,” he wrote. Ogunwuyi said he was grateful to have served the government and people of Oyo State, adding that he remained proud of the administration’s efforts towards the state’s development. “Serving the Government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour. It has been deeply fulfilling to be part of the exceptional team that has worked relentlessly to deliver the remarkable achievements of this administration,” the letter stated. He added that he was leaving with confidence in the continued progress of the state and reaffirmed his loyalty to Oyo State and Nigeria. “Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of my highest esteem and unwavering loyalty to Oyo State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” Ogunwuyi wrote. Ogunwuyi’s political background Before his appointment as Chief of Staff, Ogunwuyi served as a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives. His legislative experience preceded his role in Makinde’s administration, where he served as one of the governor’s senior aides. Ogunwuyi’s resignation adds to the departures of several aides from the Oyo State Government over the past two months, according to reports by PUNCH and other media organisations. However, his resignation letter did not state a specific reason for his decision to leave office. There has been no official confirmation that his departure is connected to any particular political disagreement or planned move ahead of the 2027 general elections. No reason given for resignation Although Ogunwuyi expressed appreciation for his time in government, he did not explain why he chose to resign. His letter focused on gratitude for the opportunity to serve, the administration’s work and his confidence in Oyo State’s continued development. The resignation comes as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. However, there is no confirmed evidence linking Ogunwuyi’s decision directly to the coming elections. The Oyo State Government had not announced a successor in the reports reviewed at the time of publication. Ogunwuyi’s departure therefore marks a change in the governor’s immediate administrative team, while questions about the reasons behind his resignation remain unanswered. For now, the key confirmed details are that Ogunwuyi submitted his resignation on October 12, 2026, and that it took effect immediately. His next political or professional move has not been publicly established.