Two Ondo Gov’s aides resign

Two aides to Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, have resigned from their positions.

Pastor Taiwo Ilesanmi Gbamila, who served as Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Multimedia, submitted his resignation in a letter dated February 16, 2026. In the letter addressed to the governor, Gbamila expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve in the administration and formally announced his decision to step down.

Western Post reports that the correspondence was acknowledged at the Governor’s Office. Gbamila’s resignation letter was brief but conveyed gratitude to the governor for allowing him to contribute to governance during his tenure.

Similarly, another aide, Olugbenga Abire, also left the administration, revealing his decision through a Facebook post prior to the official announcement. Abire stated that he personally informed Governor Aiyedatiwa of his resignation on Sunday, February 15, 2026. He added that the governor prayed for him and endorsed his plan to pursue new opportunities.

Abire described their brief meeting as lasting about six minutes, during which the governor wished him success in his next role and encouraged his career development. He also clarified that his resignation was made public early to prevent speculation, emphasizing that his decision was voluntary.

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