Five political appointees of Surulere Local Government Area of Oyo State have resigned from their respective positions, adding to the wave of resignations being witnessed across the state.
The affected officials communicated their decisions through separate letters of resignation addressed to the Executive Chairman of Surulere Local Government, with all the resignations taking effect from Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Those who tendered their resignations include the Chief of Staff to the Executive Chairman, Ogunsola Gbemiga Oluremi; Supervisory Councillor for Works, Gbadamosi Lateef; Special Assistant to the Chairman on Works, Transport and Community Development, Oyewole Lukuman Ayomo; Supervisor, Adeoye Kazeem Oyediran; and Special Adviser on Finance, Ibrahim Fatai Adesina.
In their respective letters, the former appointees expressed appreciation to the council chairman for the opportunity to serve, as well as the trust and support extended to them during their time in office.
Oluremi, in his resignation letter, formally announced his decision to step down as Chief of Staff, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to have served in the capacity and for the confidence reposed in him throughout his tenure.
Similarly, Lateef announced his resignation as Supervisory Councillor for Works, appreciating the chairman for the opportunity to contribute to the administration.
Ayomo, in his letter, described his time in office as a privilege, noting that he had contributed to the administration through dedication, commitment and service.
He also expressed pride in his role in advancing the administration’s objectives and supporting the effective discharge of its responsibilities under the chairman’s leadership.
Oyediran, who also submitted his resignation letter, announced his decision to step down from his position as Supervisor, while expressing appreciation for the opportunity to serve and the support he received during his tenure.
Adesina, in a letter dated November 3, 2026, announced his resignation as Special Adviser on Finance, thanking the chairman for the trust and opportunity given to him to serve.
The former appointees, however, did not disclose specific reasons for their decisions to resign in the letters.
The development comes amid a series of resignations involving political appointees and officials in Oyo State, drawing attention to the changing political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.
