Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has officially handed over power to his Deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, as he proceeds on a one-month vacation beginning Friday, August 29, 2025.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Governor’s decision was contained in a letter addressed to the Oyo State House of Assembly and read on the floor of the House by the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, during plenary on Tuesday.
In the correspondence, Governor Makinde informed the lawmakers of his intention to proceed on leave and, in compliance with Section 190(1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), transferred the duties of his office to the Deputy Governor for the duration of his absence.
“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 stated.
Speaker Ogundoyin affirmed the Assembly’s acknowledgment of the Governor’s request, stressing that the House remains committed to constitutional order and the smooth running of government affairs in the state.
With the transmission of power duly effected, Barrister Bayo Lawal is expected to assume the responsibilities of Acting Governor from August 29 until Makinde’s return on September 29, 2025.