The Executive Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, on Tuesday, 8th August, 2023, sworn in additional nineteen commissioners and fourteen Special Advisers .
One of the nominees, Mr Oladapo Karounwi was conspicously absent at the inauguration despite his confirmation by the State House of Assembly and his name was not mentioned.
According to reports, Oladapo has been seriously depressed and feeling despondent after he was dropped from the commissioners’ list few days to swearing in.
Close sources confirmed that Oladapo had since gone into hiding and has not been responding to calls except for close allies as he battles with the psychological consequences of the situation.
Karounwi Oladapo was among the top commissioner nominees recommended by the Ekiti State Appointment Committee set up by Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
Karounwi’s sudden removal from the list of commissioners was sequel to a strong worded petition by the people of his town, Efon Alaaye Ekiti and leaders of APC over his alleged act of indiscipline, arrogance, highandedness among others.
The last struck that broke the camel’s back was his alleged involvement in the attack on three APC chieftains few weeks ago over the struggle for council chairmanship seat.
The APC chieftains were said to be seriously injured by some thugs loyal to Karounwi in which some of them have been arrested and prosecuted.
According to a source close to government, Governor Oyebanji was first reluctant to drop Karounwi but the allegations against him by his people were weighty and could not be ignored particularly by a Governor who loves to promote discipline and obey party principles.
