TESCOM board member, AFOO, resigns from APM, joins forces with ex-CoS Ogunwuyi

Yinka ADETUNJI

A member of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), Hon Joshua Olusola Afolabi, has followed the path toed by former Chief of Staff to Oyo state governor, Chief Segun Ogunwuyi, as he resigned from the Allied People’s Movement (APM).

Hon Afolabi a.k.a. Afoo, a party chieftain in Ogbomoso South local government, thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for the opportunity offered him to serve the people of the state in the education sector.

“I, Afolabi Olusola Joshua, hereby respectfully tender my resignation as a member of the Oyo State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM), with effect from 19th October, 2026.

“It has been a great honour and privilege to serve the Government and the good people of Oyo State in this capacity. I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of the Education Sector and the progress of our dear State.

“I deeply appreciate the trust, support, and opportunity accorded to me during my service. I remain proud of the contributions made and wish the Government and the Commission continued success in fulfilling their responsibilities.

“As I take this decision, I do so with profound gratitude and with confidence in the continued progress and prosperity of Oyo State.”

Afolabi during a meeting with his followers recently, declared they would pitch tent with whatever party his “political boss,” Segun Ogunwuyi, joins, while urging his supporters to be alert to the next line of action.

Reaffirming his support and loyalty to Ogunwuyi, AFOO said, “We will join whatever party our political leader, Hon Ogunwuyi Segun Ebenezer (OSE), joins. We are ready to stand by him in his future political journey.

AFOO expressed his sincere appreciation to his supporters for “their love, support, commitment and loyalty over the years,” while commending them for standing by him and assured them of his continued commitment to their collective interests, welfare and political aspirations.

He also reiterated his confidence in the leadership of Ogunwuyi, describing him as “a leader whose political vision and leadership I believe in and I am willing to continue supporting him. I am ready to follow Ogunwuyi wherever his political journey leads, including to any political party he may choose to join.”