Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has revealed that he will announce his preferred successor in January 2026. The governor shared this information on Monday during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture held at the Government House Arcade in Ibadan.
The lecture, titled ‘Benefits of Being a Good Neighbour: An Islamic Perspective’, was delivered by Yunus Teliat, the Grand Chief Imam of Ogbomoland.
While speaking in Yoruba, Makinde expressed his gratitude to Muslim leaders for their support throughout his administration and urged them to continue praying for the success of his government. He humorously addressed Abbas Oloko, a well-known socialite, asking him not to remove his billboard at Isale Alfa.
“I’m not yet a lame duck. Please leave my billboard at Isale Alfa,” Makinde joked, adding, “In January 2026, we know that political activities will start. I will tell you the picture of the person that will be installed there.”
The governor also used the occasion to encourage Muslims to promote peace and unity in society during the Ramadan season, regardless of religious differences.
