Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has stated that he will name his preferred successor in January 2026.
Makinde revealed this on Monday at the 11th Omituntun Ramadan lecture, which took place in Ibadan’s Government House arcade.
The lecture, titled ‘Benefits of Being a Good Neighbour: An Islamic Perspective’, was delivered by Yunus Teliat, the grand chief Imam of Ogbomoland.
In a speech in Yoruba, Makinde urged Muslim leaders to keep praying for his government and thanked them for their support.
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.
In addition, the governor urged Muslims to use the month of Ramadan to advance social harmony and peace despite religious differences.
