Segun Ogunwuyi Resigns as Oyo Governor Makinde’s Chief of Staff

Former lawmaker thanks governor for opportunity to serve, gives no specific reason for departure

By Henryrich Ojo | Newsworld

Segun Ogunwuyi has resigned as Chief of Staff to Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, with his resignation taking effect on Monday, October 12, 2026. In a resignation letter dated the same day, Ogunwuyi expressed gratitude to the governor for the opportunity to serve the government and people of Oyo State.

Segun Ogunwuyi Resigns As Oyo Governor Makinde’s Chief Of Staff

However, he did not disclose a specific reason for his decision to leave the position. His resignation marks a change within Makinde’s administration, although no further details about the circumstances surrounding his departure were provided in the letter.

In the letter addressed to Makinde, Ogunwuyi described his time in office as an honour and said he was proud to have contributed to the administration’s achievements. “Serving the Government and the good people of Oyo State has been a great honour,” he wrote, adding that it had been fulfilling to work with a team committed to the state’s growth and development.

He also expressed confidence in Oyo State’s continued progress and thanked the governor for the opportunity to be part of the administration. Ogunwuyi’s statement did not indicate whether he planned to take up another political or public appointment following his resignation.

Ogunwuyi is a former member of the Oyo State House of Assembly and the House of Representatives. In concluding his resignation letter, he assured Makinde of his continued loyalty to Oyo State and the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

His departure comes as a notable development within the state government, but the letter did not provide further information about the next steps for the outgoing Chief of Staff or who might succeed him. Any official announcement concerning a replacement or subsequent appointment would clarify the immediate implications of his resignation.