Oso, Fayose’s ally, resigns as works commissioner

Kayode Oso, an ally of Ayodele Fayose, governor of Ekiti state, has resigned his appointment as commissioner for works and transportation.

Modupe Alade, secretary to Ekiti state government, confirmed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.

The statement said Oso, known to be one of the closest political associates of Fayose, resigned on health grounds.

“Mr. Kayode Oso has worked assiduously to add value to this administration, going by his effort towards the development of our state,” the statement read.

“His letter of resignation has been fully accepted‎ by His Excellency, Mr. Ayo Fayose. Oso, in his notice to the governor, stated that he decided to resign to attend to his health challenges.

“We wish him quick recovery; the government of Ekiti state will stand by him while he overcomes his health challenges.”

During Fayose’s first term in office, Oso served as chief of staff and was later appointed works commissioner.

A native of Ado Ekiti, he was reappointed works commissioner on October 16, 2014, soon after the governor was sworn in for a second term.