Makinde appoints Akinwole as new Chief of Staff
Oyo Governor, Seyi Makinde, has appointed Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, popularly known as Wolekanle, as his new The post Makinde appoints Akinwole as new Chief of Staff appeared first on Tribune Online.
The Chief of Staff is one of the most influential positions in a governor's administration, typically overseeing access to the governor, coordinating the affairs of the Government House, and liaising between the executive and political actors within the state. Appointments to the role are closely watched as indicators of a governor's trusted inner circle and political strategy, particularly as administrations reposition ahead of electoral cycles.
Governor Seyi Makinde's cabinet reshuffle comes alongside the naming of a new Director-General for the Due Process Office, a body responsible for ensuring transparency and compliance with procurement guidelines in government contracts. Coverage across outlets agrees on the identity of the new Chief of Staff, Bashorun Akinwale Akinwole, known as Wolekanle, but details on the circumstances of the change, the tenure of his predecessor, and the full scope of other appointments remain limited in the available reports.