The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Seyi Makinde to proceed on his annual leave
The approval followed the consideration of a formal correspondence from Governor Makinde during plenary, in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, which requires a governor to notify the legislature whenever he intends to be away from office.
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Hon. Muhammed Fadeyi, who presided over the plenary in the absence of the Speaker, Rt Honorable Adebo Ogundoyin, today read the governor’s letter before members.
The governor’s leave takes effect from August 10 and ends on September 11 as he will officially resume office on September 14, 2026
The lawmakers unanimously granted the request while expressing confidence in the seamless continuity of governance in the state under the deputy governor.Barrister Bayo Lawal
Following the approval, the House affirmed that Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal would oversee the day-to-day administration of the state, ensuring that government activities continue uninterrupted until Governor Makinde resumes duty.
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