Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji’s administration is facing fresh turbulence as two of his appointees resigned within days, fueling speculation that the governor is gradually losing his political grip.
On October 1, Shina Olawale Ogunleye, a member of the Ekiti State Microfinance and Enterprise Development Agency, resigned his appointment in a letter addressed directly to the Governor. Citing the need to focus on his studies, personal business, and family, Ogunleye expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve but opted out of the administration.
Just a day later, on October 2, Oguntosin Akin Raymond (FCA), a part-time member of the Ekiti State Multipurpose Credit Agency, also stepped down, with his resignation letter received at the Governor’s Office on October 3. Like Ogunleye, Raymond kept his reasons brief but made his exit immediate.
The back-to-back resignations have sparked political ripples across Ekiti, with analysts interpreting the moves as signs that Governor Oyebanji is losing loyalists at a critical time. The agencies in question – Microfinance and Enterprise Development, and Multipurpose Credit – are cornerstones of the administration’s economic empowerment strategy, making the departures even more significant.
Political observers say the exits are not isolated. Rather, they point to quiet but growing dissatisfaction within Oyebanji’s camp, which could translate into more desertions in the months ahead.
“These resignations may be wrapped in polite language, but the message is loud and clear: Oyebanji is losing the battle to keep his team intact,” one political analyst in Ado-Ekiti said.
As Ekiti inches closer to another election cycle, the governor’s ability to retain his base will be severely tested. For an administration that prided itself on stability and loyalty, the recent wave of resignations suggests that cracks are widening – and Oyebanji may be fighting a battle he is struggling to win.
