BREAKING: Oyo State Gets Acting Governor

The Oyo State House of Assembly has received a formal letter from Governor Seyi Makinde notifying lawmakers of his intention to embark on a one-month vacation beginning Thursday, August 29, 2025, and ending Monday, September 29, 2025.

The letter, which was read at Tuesday’s plenary session presided over by Speaker Rt.

Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, was in line with Section 190 (1) of the Nigerian Constitution that mandates governors to officially inform the legislature before proceeding on leave.

Governor Makinde disclosed that his Deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, will serve as Acting Governor throughout the period of his absence.

The letter partly read:
“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.”

Speaker Ogundoyin pledged the Assembly’s full cooperation for a seamless transition and reaffirmed the lawmakers’ commitment to upholding constitutional order and ensuring governance continuity.

Barrister Bayo Lawal is expected to assume full responsibilities as Acting Governor from August 29 until Governor Makinde resumes office on September 29.

The Assembly is scheduled to reconvene for plenary on September 16, 2025.