Oyo Assembly Approves Governor Makinde's Annual Leave

On Thursday, the Oyo State House of Assembly granted approval for Governor Seyi Makinde to take his annual leave, which is scheduled to commence on August 10 and conclude on September 11, 2026. He is expected to return to his official duties on September 14, 2026.

The approval was based on a letter submitted by Makinde, in accordance with the 1999 Constitution, which mandates that a governor must inform the State House of Assembly prior to taking leave or being absent from office. The letter was presented during a plenary session by Deputy Speaker Muhammed Fadeyi, who presided over the meeting in the absence of Speaker Adebo Ogundoyin.

Following discussions, the assembly members unanimously supported the governor's request and expressed their confidence in Deputy Governor Adebayo Lawal's capability to manage the state's affairs during Makinde's absence.