Former Lagos and Benue State Commissioner of Police, Fatai Owoseni, has resigned from his appointments in the Oyo State Government, stepping down as Special Adviser on Security to Governor Seyi Makinde and Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund.
Owoseni’s resignation was contained in a letter dated May 7, 2026, and addressed to Governor Makinde through the office of the Chief of Staff. He said the resignation took immediate effect, while thanking the governor for the opportunity to serve the state.
“I wish to humbly inform Your Excellency of my decision to resign my appointments as the Special Adviser on Security and the Executive Secretary of the Oyo State Security Trust Fund,” he wrote.
The retired police commissioner also noted that, by virtue of his position, he represented Oyo State at the Forum of National and Subnational Security Officials in the Office of the National Security Adviser, as well as on the board of the Oyo State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun. He said he had attached details of OYSSTF bank accounts to which he was a signatory to ensure a smooth transition and facilitate changes where required.
Owoseni further pledged to remain available for professional advice on security matters whenever his expertise is needed, describing his service to Oyo State as a privilege.
His exit has immediately stirred political speculation, with observers linking the move to his reported ambition to contest the 2027 governorship election in Oyo State. Local reports suggest that he may soon formally announce his political platform.
The speculation is not new. In March, Owoseni publicly discussed his interest in succeeding Governor Makinde, saying his desire to govern Oyo State was driven by the need to reshape public understanding of governance, security and power.
Owoseni, a respected former police chief, has played a visible role in Oyo’s security architecture under Makinde. He served as Special Adviser on Security and Executive Secretary of the OYSSTF, working across state-backed security initiatives and inter-agency coordination. The Nigeria Police Force also recently described him as a retired senior officer who continued to contribute to public safety and policy after leaving active service.
Although Owoseni did not state any political reason in his resignation letter, the timing of his departure is likely to intensify discussions about the 2027 succession race in Oyo State as Makinde approaches the end of his second term.
