Leadnaija
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has said he will announce his preferred successor in January 2026.
Makinde made this known while speaking at the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture held at the government house arcade in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, on Monday.
The lecture, titled ‘Benefits of Being a Good Neighbour: An Islamic Perspective’, was delivered by Yunus Teliat, the grand chief Imam of Ogbomoland.
Speaking in Yoruba language, the governor thanked Muslim leaders for their continued support for his administration.
He jokingly addressed Abbas Oloko, a popular socialite, telling him not to remove his billboard at Isale Alfa.
“I’m not yet a lame duck. Please leave my billboard at Isale Alfa.
“In January 2026, we know that political activities will start. I will tell you the picture of the person that will be installed there,” Makinde said.
Speaking on the Ramadan season, Makinde urged the Muslim Ummah to promote peace and unity in society, regardless of religious differences.
