POLITICAL EARTHQUAKE: Makinde’s Chief of Staff, Ogunwuyi, Resigns in Shocking Exit

​The political landscape of Oyo State was jolted on Monday morning as the Chief of Staff to Governor Seyi Makinde, Hon. Segun Ogunwuyi, abruptly threw in the towel.

​Ogunwuyi, whose resignation letter is dated October 12, 2026, confirmed that his departure from the inner caucus of the state’s administration takes immediate effect.

​His high-profile exit marks a dramatic addition to a growing wave of departures rattling the executive arm, coming on the heels of numerous other key aides who have unceremoniously walked away from Governor Makinde’s government over the past two months.

​A former lawmaker who previously represented his constituency in both the Oyo State House of Assembly and the Federal House of Representatives, Ogunwuyi was widely considered one of the driving pillars behind the current administration.

​In his resignation correspondence, Ogunwuyi offered formal appreciation for his tenure, describing the opportunity to serve as a deep privilege.

​”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,” Ogunwuyi wrote.

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​While steering clear of explicitly detailing the catalyst behind his sudden exit, he expressed immense pride in the collective milestones chalked up in accelerating the state’s growth and prosperity. He wrapped up his statement by pledging continued alignment with the progress of the state and unwavering fidelity to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

​Political watchers are already scrambling to decipher the underlying ripples of the resignation, which arrives amidst mounting political realignments and an exodus of strategic figures from the corridor of power in Agodi.

​As the dust begins to settle, anxiety mounts within the ruling circles over who will step into the pivotal office and how this high-level defection will impact Governor Makinde’s administrative machinery moving forward.