Oyo Governor Makinde Hands Over Power to Deputy, Reason Emerges
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has been granted leave by the State House of Assembly and will temporarily transfer executive powers to his deputy, Bayo Lawal. The transition is expected to be seamless, with Lawal managing state affairs until the governor's return in September.
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This ensures administrative continuity and stability in regional governance, reflecting standard constitutional procedures in Nigeria.
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Ibadan, Oyo state - The Oyo State House of Assembly has granted Governor Seyi Makinde permission to proceed on his annual leave, which begins on August 10 and runs through September 11, with the governor expected back in office on September 14.
As reported by The Nation , the request came in a letter read to lawmakers during the plenary session on Thursday, July 23, by Deputy Speaker Muhammed Fadeyi, who presided over the sitting in the absence of Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin.
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