In a letter read during Tuesday’s plenary, presided over by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, Governor Makinde informed the legislature that his leave would run from Thursday, August 29, 2025, to Monday, September 29, 2025.
The governor, in compliance with Section 190(1) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, also transmitted power to his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal, who will serve as Acting Governor during the period.
“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 partly read.
Speaker Ogundoyin, while acknowledging the letter, assured that the Assembly would continue to uphold constitutional order and support a seamless transition of duties.
With the governor’s notification and the Assembly’s affirmation, Barrister Bayo Lawal is expected to assume full responsibilities of the office from August 29 until Makinde resumes on September 29.
The Assembly adjourned plenary until September 16, 2025.
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