Ayobami Ojo, the Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Oyo State, has officially resigned from his position in Governor Seyi Makinde's administration. Ojo announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the governor, stating that his resignation is effective immediately from November 2, 2026.

In his resignation letter, Ojo referred to a previous correspondence from the governor dated June 22, 2026, which likely pertained to his appointment. He wrote, "With reference to your letter dated 22nd June, 2026 (SP.S.662/2/VOL.IV/192), I respectfully write to formally resign my appointment as Honourable Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning, with effect from today, 2nd November, 2026." The letter did not provide specific reasons for his decision to resign, leaving many to speculate about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

Ojo was appointed to his role in June 2026, and his tenure has been relatively short. His resignation comes at a time when the state is navigating various economic challenges, and the role of the budget commissioner is pivotal in shaping fiscal policies and planning. The implications of Ojo's resignation for the Oyo State government and its budgetary processes remain to be seen. As the administration continues its efforts to manage the state's economic landscape, the vacancy left by Ojo will likely prompt discussions about potential successors and the direction of budgetary planning moving forward.

Governor Makinde's administration has faced scrutiny regarding its fiscal management, and Ojo's departure adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing governance issues in the state. Observers will be keen to see how this change will affect the administration's approach to budgeting and economic planning in the coming months.