Olubadan Coronation: Gov Makinde Cuts Short Vacation, Resumes

*Oyo Assembly approves his notice of early resumption

By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan

Lawmakers in the Oyo State House of Assembly on Thursday, approved the notice of early resumption from leave submitted to the House by Governor, Seyi Makinde.

The House at its plenary sitting presided over by the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Muhammad Abiodun Fadeyi, on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin read and acknowledged Gov Makinde resumption letter.

In the letter, the governor stressed that his early resumption was as a result of the historic and culturally significant coronation of the new Olubadan.

He pointed out in the letter that following this, he deemed it necessary to cut short his vacation and resume duty.

” I shall resume duty tomorrow (today), 26th September 2025, and hereby assume the full functions of the office of Governor of Oyo State,” he said.

Appreciation the Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal, for serving as Acting Governor during his absence , Gov Makinde announced that the Deputy Governor would now return to his substantive role.

At the plenary, the lawmakers welcomed Gov Makinde’s decision and expressed support for his commitment to the cultural heritage of the state, and
unanimously adopted the resumption notice .

The lawmakers lauded Gov Makinde for showing leadership and honouring a momentous occasion in Ibadanland’s history.

Also, the lawmakers reaffirmed the House’s support for traditional institutions and lauded the proactive steps taken by the Executive to ensure a smooth coronation ceremony.

New Nigerian gathered that Gov Makinde returned to duty ahead of schedule to personally participate in and oversee the coronation ceremony of the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja.

It would be recalled that in the earlier letter to inform the House of his annual leave, Gov Makinde stated that his leave will be from August 29 to September 29, 2025,