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Oyo Governor Makinde Proceeds on One-Month Leave, Hands Over to Deputy Bayo Lawal

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, will embark on a one-month vacation starting Friday, August 29, 2025, and has officially transferred executive powers to his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, who will serve as Acting Governor during the period. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

This decision was formally communicated through a letter addressed to the Oyo State House of Assembly and read by the Speaker, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, during Tuesday’s plenary session.

According to the governor’s letter, the temporary handover is in compliance with Section 190(1) of the 1999 Constitution, which mandates state governors to notify their assemblies before proceeding on leave or 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 stated in part.

The Oyo State House of Assembly has acknowledged receipt of the communication and assured full cooperation to ensure a seamless transition of duties during the governor’s absence.

With this development, Barrister Bayo Lawal will oversee the state’s executive affairs from August 29 to September 29, 2025. The Assembly also confirmed that it will reconvene for plenary on September 16, 2025, to continue legislative activities.

Governor Makinde’s leave marks another instance of adherence to constitutional governance in Oyo State, as the deputy governor is set to wield full acting powers until the governor’s return.

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I hope he won't be going with Ghana must go bags. Normal routine for someone like him that is about to finish in office.

Embezzlement leave.

To spend time with his kids during this school holidays I guess. Makinde, go cool off and come back better

Time for the deputy to prove himself, wish him a good time in office and happy enjoyment to the governor

Enjoy government money during your break. carry funke and folake go London. Na your turn

Won't he install the Olubadan before going on leave?

He's a good gov minus his misadventure with G5

Can I be acting as deputy for one month. Makinde I need your approval please

Our dear land g governor.i heard He specialises in selling lands. All GRA in the state are already sold by him. Awolowo must be shaking his head in his grave.
Nevertheless, I appreciate his move for handling over to the deputy. Its a goal for him

Lol If the deputy mess up avenue don dey for the Governor to impeach him be that...

seunlayi:
Our dear land grabbing governor. He specialises in grabbing and selling lands. All GRA in the state are already sold by him. Awolowo must be shaking his head in hi grave

Where abs when did that happen

Be keeping quiet abeg

goatandyam:
I hope he won't be going with Ghana must go bags. Normal routine for someone like him that is about to finish in office.

Embezzlement leave.

Why not? Na sure things be that....pre- campaign trips

This is how it's supposed to be..not political office holders doing anyhow.

If not for politics, this thing should be seamless.

GSM should consider places like Tinapa for vacation, no be everything be obodo oyinbo

voiceoftheupcom:
Oyo Governor Makinde Proceeds on One-Month Leave, Hands Over to Deputy Bayo Lawal



https://eyesoflagos.com/oyo-governor-makinde-proceeds-on-one-month-leave-hands-over-to-deputy-bayo-lawal/

He will return in time for the coronation of the year,the coronation of the 44th Olubadan if Ibadanland,His imperial Majesty Oba Rashidi Ladoja

Long live the King

Sakamanje!

He wants us to see him as a democrat.

Make him president and he will never do this with his Vice President.

These are gimmicks for the camera.

0bi, makinde. The two standard politicians the south has in her arsenal.

So happy,💥💥💥

obagofizzy:
Time for the deputy to prove himself, wish him a good time in office and happy enjoyment to the governor

There is nothing there for him to prove. Even when on vacation, the governor is still governing because he has his nominees everywhere. The deputy governor dare not make any nomination or serious decision!

seunlayi:
Our dear land g governor.i heard He specialises in selling lands. All GRA in the state are already sold by him. Awolowo must be shaking his head in his grave.
Nevertheless, I appreciate his move for handling over to the deputy. Its a goal for him

Forgive him.
Just like I did upon realising that His right hand man, Otunba Seye Famojuro is a notorious Land grabber.

And be conforted with the fact that all they are doing can be undone by another governor of the land ,Many of the lands are being contested by the original family that owns them in court, he can only get away with selling places like Trans Amusement park, agodi gardens etc which are on government land.

oluwaseunamos33:
Can I be acting as deputy for one month. Makinde I need your approval please

So that you can empty Oyo state treasury before he comes back right.??
You remember you have not fully accounted for that department's money you misappropriated.
So Honorable OFF your mic.

HeadNigga:
To spend time with his kids during this school holidays I guess. Makinde, go cool off and come back better

If na Asiwaju travel for only one week na yen, yen, yen the haters won't let us rest foaming in the mouth about medical trip but since na makinde he no dey visit hospital. How many times have we ever seen Governors from EU, South Africa or Asia or other countries come to spend a whole 30 days holiday in Nigeria? The dump people won't ask questions but get unnecessary erection if it's the president

i guess he wants to test the waters on who will replace him.

seunlayi:
Our dear land g governor.i heard He specialises in selling lands. All GRA in the state are already sold by him. Awolowo must be shaking his head in his grave.
Nevertheless, I appreciate his move for handling over to the deputy. Its a goal for him

Isn't it the same thing President Tinubu and his cronies do in Lagos?

This is a welcome development, we don`t usually see this happen in Nigerian politics, dem go dey fear make deputy no comot them for position.

Penguin2:
Sakamanje!

He wants us to see him as a democrat.

Make him president and he will never do this with his Vice President.

These are gimmicks for the camera.

Olodo ni e
No be everything you suppose dey put mouth. Since the Man became DG,He has always been doing that every year when he wants to proceed on leave. And which is the standard procedure. Transfer power to his Deputy.

Normal thing that wè made as a big deal

Shior

We all take leave in our various jobs so his shouldn't be an exception. Glad he has done the right thing by handing over the his deputy as there ought not to be any vaccum in governance

Nigerian politician only travels and hand over when they have health issues

Booty4ker:
0bi, makinde. The two standard politicians the south has in her arsenal.

So happy,💥💥💥

You and who is southerner, we are the west the model of Nigeria

goatandyam:
I hope he won't be going with Ghana must go bags. Normal routine for someone like him that is about to finish in office.

Embezzlement leave.

Like you dont know anybody working is entiled to annual leave which can range between 2 to 4 weeks?

goatandyam:
I hope he won't be going with Ghana must go bags. Normal routine for someone like him that is about to finish in office.

Embezzlement leave.

Lol... you funny ooo ghana must go for where, when cryptocurrency got them covered no matter the amount.A whole Nigeria budget can be move into crypto wallet and nothing will happen even FBI won't find or see the traces.

goatandyam:
I hope he won't be going with Ghana must go bags. Normal routine for someone like him that is about to finish in office.

Embezzlement leave.

Clear your mind bro.Makinde was a billionaire in the Oil upstream sector before venturing into politics. He publicly declared his income to EFCC and Code of Conduct bureau before he assumed office as Governor.Go and do your findings properly about him.He is far different from criminals like Yahya Bello .Do your findings bro.I wish you all the best