Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will on Friday, August 29, 2025, begin a one-month leave, during which his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, will serve as Acting Governor.
The arrangement was communicated in a letter sent to the Oyo State House of Assembly and read by the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin, during plenary on Tuesday.
The governor, in compliance with Section 190(1) of the 1999 Constitution, formally transmitted power to his deputy for the duration of the vacation.
“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, 29th September 2025,” the letter read in part.
The House acknowledged the letter and pledged its support to ensure a smooth transition of duties.
Speaker Ogundoyin reiterated that the Assembly remains committed to constitutional order and continuity of governance in the state.
