Oyo Governor Makinde transfers power to deputy, see why
Photo credit: @seyiamakinde Source: TwitterOyo legislators back Bayo LawalFurthermore, the letter confirmed that Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal would assume responsibility for running state affairs throughout Makinde's absence, Business Day noted.From breaking news to viral moments. Fadeyi described Oyo state's governance structure as stable and capable of ensuring that policy implementation continues without disruption.Read alsoHouse of Assembly speaker gets Sunday deadline to resign or face impeachment, details emergeBayo Lawal to steer the ship of Oyo state in Governor Seyi Makinde's absence. Photo credit: @_BayoLawal Source: TwitterProfile of Bayo LawalKishi-born Lawal has served as the deputy governor of Oyo state since July 2022.
- ▪Photo credit: @seyiamakinde Source: TwitterOyo legislators back Bayo LawalFurthermore, the letter confirmed that Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal would assume responsibility for running state affairs throughout Makinde's absence, Business Day not
- ▪Fadeyi described Oyo state's governance structure as stable and capable of ensuring that policy implementation continues without disruption.Read alsoHouse of Assembly speaker gets Sunday deadline to resign or face impeachment, details emerg
- ▪Photo credit: @_BayoLawal Source: TwitterProfile of Bayo LawalKishi-born Lawal has served as the deputy governor of Oyo state since July 2022.
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Home Politics Politics Breaking: Oyo Governor Makinde Hands Over Power to Deputy, Reason Emerges Published 23 Jul 2026 at 3:26 PM by Ridwan Adeola Yusuf 3 min read Oyo State House of Assembly received a letter from Governor Seyi Makinde requesting approval for his annual leave in August 2026Deputy Governor Bayo Lawal will take charge of state affairs while his principal is away from official dutiesDeputy Speaker Muhammed Fadeyi presided over the plenary session where lawmakers unanimously granted the leave requestFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering politics, elections, public affairs, and governance in Nigeria and Africa.Ibadan, Oyo state - The Oyo State House of Assembly has granted…
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