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Breaking: Seyi Makinde Transfers Authority To Deputy Governor In Oyo State Reason’s

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Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has announced that his Deputy, Bayo Lawal, will assume his responsibilities from Friday, August 29, 2025, as he embarks on a one-month leave.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

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The governor communicated this in a formal letter to the House of Assembly, which was read during Tuesday’s plenary by Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin.

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In the letter, Makinde requested leave and officially delegated his duties to Lawal, who will function as Acting Governor throughout the period.

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According to Ogundoyin, the letter aligns with Section 190(1) of the Nigerian Constitution, which requires a governor to notify the legislature in writing before going on leave.

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Part of the letter 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, September 29, 2025.”

The Speaker emphasized the Assembly’s commitment to constitutional order and smooth governance in the state.

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With the notification formally accepted, Lawal will take over the governor’s duties from August 29 until Makinde’s return on September 29.

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