Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has approved the immediate dissolution of boards, commissions and parastatals in the state, alongside the termination of appointments of all political appointees.
The affected political appointees include Special Assistants, Senior Special Assistants and Technical Assistants serving in the state government.
A statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, said the decision was necessitated by the gradual winding down of the governor’s first term ahead of the inauguration of his second term scheduled for October 16, 2026.
The statement, however, clarified that chairmen and members of statutory boards are not affected by the dissolution. They include the State Independent Electoral Commission, Civil Service Commission, House of Assembly Service Commission and Judicial Service Commission.
It added that the governing councils of all state-owned tertiary institutions would remain intact in line with earlier directives by the governor. The chairmen of the State Universal Basic Education Board, Local Government Service Commission and Teaching Service Commission are also to remain in office, although their respective boards have been dissolved.
Also exempted from the termination of appointments are Directors-General and Technical Advisors to the Governor.
Governor Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the affected appointees for their contributions to the success of his administration and service to the state, wishing them continued success in their future endeavours.
