The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved Governor Seyi Makinde’s request to proceed on his annual leave, paving the way for Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal to oversee the affairs of the state as Acting Governor during the period.
Governor Makinde’s leave is scheduled to commence on August 10, 2026, and end on September 11, 2026, with the governor expected to officially resume office on September 14, 2026.
The approval was granted during plenary on Thursday after lawmakers considered a formal correspondence from the governor, in line with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which requires a governor to notify the state legislature before proceeding on leave. The letter was read by the Deputy Speaker, Muhammed Fadeyi, who presided over the sitting in the absence of the Speaker, Adebo Ogundoyin.
In his letter, Governor Makinde informed the Assembly of his intention to embark on his annual leave and requested approval for Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal to act on his behalf throughout his absence. The lawmakers unanimously granted the request, expressing confidence that governance in the state would continue seamlessly under the deputy governor’s leadership.
Following the approval, the House affirmed that Lawal would oversee the day-to-day administration of Oyo State throughout the leave period, ensuring uninterrupted government operations and continuity in policy implementation.
Speaking after the approval, Deputy Speaker Fadeyi wished Governor Makinde a peaceful and refreshing leave while reaffirming the legislature’s commitment to maintaining cordial relations with the executive arm in the interest of the people of Oyo State. He also expressed confidence in the deputy governor’s ability to provide effective leadership, describing the state’s governance structure as stable and well-positioned to ensure continuity.
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