Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has dissolved the State Executive Council comprising commissioners and other political appointees who served in his first term, ahead of his inauguration for a second term on October 16, 2026.

In a statement yesterday, the dissolution, which affects members of the 2022–2026 Executive Council, exempts the Chief Press Secretary, Yinka Oyebode; Chief of Staff, Oyeniyi Adebayo; and Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Prof. Habitat Adubiaro, who will retain their positions.

The governor announced the dissolution during the valedictory meeting of the Council yesterday in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital.

Oyebanji expressed appreciation to the outgoing council members for their support, dedication and commitment to the service of the state, noting that their contributions were critical to the achievements recorded by his administration in the last four years.

He commended them for their roles in implementing government policies and programmes, which he said, had contributed to the development agenda of his administration.