Segun Ogunwuyi, Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, has resigned from his position with immediate effect, marking another high-profile departure from the governor’s administration.
Ogunwuyi communicated his decision in a resignation letter dated Monday, October 12, 2026, in which he formally notified Makinde that he was stepping down from the role.
“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 stated in the letter.
The former chief of staff did not disclose any specific reason for his resignation, leaving questions about the circumstances surrounding his departure unanswered.
In the letter, Ogunwuyi expressed appreciation to the governor for the opportunity to serve in the administration and described his time in office as an honour.
He said he had found it fulfilling to work with the administration and contribute to its efforts to advance the development of Oyo State.
Ogunwuyi also expressed pride in what he described as the collective achievements of the government, maintaining that he remained confident in the state’s continued progress following his exit.
“Serving the government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour,” he wrote, acknowledging the opportunity to be part of the team responsible for implementing the administration’s programmes.
He concluded his letter by conveying his highest esteem to Makinde and reaffirming his loyalty to Oyo State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Ogunwuyi’s departure comes amid reports of other political appointees leaving the Oyo State Government in recent months, drawing attention to changes within the administration.
However, the reasons behind the individual departures have not been uniformly established, and Ogunwuyi did not link his resignation to any reported internal disagreements or political developments.
His exit is notable because the Chief of Staff occupies a key position in a governor’s administration, typically coordinating executive activities, facilitating communication between the governor and government officials, and helping monitor the implementation of policy decisions.
The position also places its occupant at the centre of administrative coordination, making changes in the office a significant development within the state government.
Before his appointment to Makinde’s administration, Ogunwuyi had served in elective office, building a political career at both the state and federal levels.
He was a member of the Oyo State House of Assembly before serving in the House of Representatives, where he represented the Ogbomoso North, Ogbomoso South and Oriire Federal Constituency.
His experience in legislative politics preceded his service as a senior aide to the governor, a role that brought him into the executive branch of the state government.
Ogunwuyi’s resignation also comes as political activities begin to intensify ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with political parties and public officeholders preparing for the next electoral cycle.
Makinde has been associated with political discussions surrounding the 2027 presidential election, including reports concerning a possible presidential bid under the Allied Peoples Movement, although Ogunwuyi’s resignation letter did not identify the governor’s political plans as a reason for his decision.
The timing of the departure may prompt further questions about political alignments within Oyo State, but any connection between Ogunwuyi’s exit and future political developments remains unconfirmed.
Neither the resignation letter reported by the media nor the available statements from Ogunwuyi established whether he intends to pursue another appointment, return to elective politics or take a different professional direction.
For the Makinde administration, the immediate task will be to ensure continuity in the coordination of government business following the departure of a senior aide.
Any subsequent announcement concerning a replacement or Ogunwuyi’s future plans could provide further clarity on the next steps following the resignation.
For now, the confirmed development is that Ogunwuyi has stepped down as Chief of Staff, effective October 12, 2026, while the reasons for his decision remain undisclosed.