**Ekiti State** Governor [Biodun Oyebanji](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biodun_Oyebanji) sent a formal letter to the **[State House of Assembly](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekiti_State_House_of_Assembly)** on Monday, October 27, 2026, asking legislators to screen and confirm three commissioners from his first‑term cabinet and to approve ten newly nominated special advisers, only ten days after his second‑term inauguration.
**Key details of the request**
- The governor’s letter, signed by Chief Press Secretary Olayinka Oyebode, names Dayo Apata (SAN) for Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Akintunde Oyebode for Finance, and Oyebanji Filani for Health and Human Services.
- In addition, Oyebanji proposes the appointment of ten special advisers to support various state ministries.
- The request was addressed to Assembly Speaker Adeoye Aribasoye, who is expected to convene the necessary screening committees.
What positions are being considered?
The three commissioners slated for re‑appointment will head the Justice, Finance, and Health & Human Services ministries, while the ten special advisers are expected to cover portfolios such as infrastructure, education, agriculture, and security, though the governor has not disclosed their exact assignments.
Why does the governor deem these appointments essential?
Governor Oyebanji stated that retaining experienced officials and adding specialist advisers will “ensure continuity in critical sectors and strengthen service delivery as the administration begins its second term.” The emphasis on continuity reflects his intent to build on projects launched during his first term.
Recent context for the appointments
Just a week prior, the governor approved new appointments in the power, road‑infrastructure, and transportation sectors, signalling a broader reshuffle aimed at accelerating development across Ekiti. Those earlier appointments were part of a series of moves to address long‑standing infrastructure deficits in the state.
The Assembly’s response will determine whether the proposed commissioners and advisers can assume their roles promptly, influencing the pace of policy implementation for the remainder of the governor’s tenure.