Olubadan: Makinde Cuts Short Annual Vacation, Resumes Duty For Ladoja Coronation

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has resumed duty after his one month annual vacation in which he transmitted power to his deputy, Barrister Bayo Lawal in Acting capacity.

The Governor’s return is coming ahead of the coronation ceremony of Oba Rashidi Ladoja as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland, where he is expected to personally participate and oversee.

25th September 2025, the Assembly presided over by the

Deputy Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Muhammad Fadeyi, who announced this while reading Makinde’s letter on behalf of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, during Thursday’s plenary which he presided over,  said the State House of Assembly has formally received and approved the notice of early resumption from leave submitted by the Governor.

Fadeyi explained that Makinde had during his initially letter informed the lawmakers of his annual leave starting from August 29 to September 29, stated in his letter that due to the historic and culturally significant coronation of the new Olubadan, he deemed it necessary to cut short his vacation and resume duty.

“I shall resume duty tomorrow, 26th September 2025, and hereby assume the full functions of the office of Governor of Oyo State,” the letter read in part.

The Deputy speaker added that Governor also expressed appreciation to the Deputy Governor, Barr. Bayo Lawal, for serving as Acting Governor during his absence and announced that the Deputy Governor would now return to his substantive role.

Members of the House welcomed the Governor’s decision and expressed support for his commitment to the cultural heritage of the state.

The plenary unanimously adopted the resumption notice and commended Governor Makinde for showing leadership and honouring a momentous occasion in Ibadanland’s history.

The session also reaffirmed the House’s support for traditional institutions and lauded the proactive steps taken by the Executive to ensure a smooth coronation ceremony.