Ekiti Assembly confirms Oyebode, Apata as commissioner-designates

The Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed the appointments of Akintunde Oyebode and Dayo Apata, SAN, as commissioners following their screening during plenary on Wednesday.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji had forwarded the nominees’ names to the Assembly on Monday for confirmation.

The confirmation followed a motion by the Speaker, Adeoye Aribasoye, who commended the nominees for their previous performances as commissioners and noted their familiarity with the legislative arm through earlier appearances before the House.

Aribasoye observed that both nominees had appeared before the lawmakers on several occasions, either for screening or to present their stewardship accounts, making them familiar to members.

He consequently urged the lawmakers to allow the nominees to “take a bow and go,” a proposal that received unanimous support.

The House subsequently confirmed their nominations as commissioner-designates.

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Meanwhile, the Assembly rescheduled the screening of another commissioner-nominee, Dr Oyebanji Filani, following his notification to the lawmakers that he would be unable to attend the session.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Media and Public Affairs, Babatunde Oke, said Filani’s screening had been moved to Monday, November 2, 2026.

In another development, the Assembly approved Governor Oyebanji’s request to appoint 10 special advisers to support the administration’s activities across key sectors.

The lawmakers reiterated their commitment to expediting legislative business, including appointments and budgetary processes, to promote good governance and effective service delivery in Ekiti State.

The Assembly also commenced consideration of the 2026 Supplementary Appropriation Bill, with the House Leader, Hon. Tolu Ige, leading the debate on the proposed legislation.

After the bill was read for the second time by the Clerk, the Speaker referred it to the House Committee on Finance and Appropriation for further legislative scrutiny. Other relevant committees were designated as subcommittees to assist in the exercise.