Governor Makinde Hands Over Power To Deputy, Proceeds On A Month-Long Leave

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that the Deputy Governor, Bayo Lawal, will take over his duties from Friday, August 29, 2025, as he proceeds on a month-long leave.

The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, announced that his Deputy, Bayo Lawal, will assume his responsibilities starting Friday, August 29, 2025, as he begins a month-long leave.

Makinde made this known in a notification letter to the House of Assembly, which was read by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, at the Plenary on Tuesday.

In the letter, Makinde conveyed his request for leave and formally handed over the office’s responsibilities to Lawal, who will serve as Acting Governor during the vacation period.

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The letter, according to Ogundoyin, complies with Section 190(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which mandates the Governor to transmit a written notice to the House before proceeding on leave.

“I hereby transmit that during the period indicated above, the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal, shall serve as Acting Governor. I shall resume duty upon my return from vacation on Monday, September 29 2025,” the letter read in part.

Ogundoyin reaffirmed that the House remains committed to upholding the constitutional order and ensuring the continuity of governance in the state.

Following Makinde’s formal notification and the Assembly’s affirmation, Lawal is expected to assume full responsibilities of the office from August 29 until the Governor resumes on September 29.

The House will resume plenary on September 16, 2025.