Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde asks the Oyo State House of Assembly to transfer power to his deputy, Bayo Lawal. According to reports from both outlets, the governor’s letter requesting the handover is presented to the Assembly and is read on the floor on Thursday. Following the procedure, the Oyo State House of Assembly approves the request. Legit.ng reports that Makinde announces the transfer of the state’s affairs to his deputy through a letter to the Assembly, framing it as a formal process for the deputy to assume duties temporarily or for the specified period. Premium Times reports the key Assembly action—approval—after the letter is read during the sitting. The accounts align on the main steps: Makinde sends a letter to the House of Assembly, the letter is read during proceedings, and the Assembly grants approval for power to be transferred to the deputy governor, Bayo Lawal.