‘I Still Have Over A Year In Office’—Governor Makinde Breaks Silence On Impeachment Rumours

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has finally broken his silence regarding the swirling rumours of impeachment plots against him by members of the State House of Assembly, declaring that his administration still has over a year to complete its mandate.

The Governor made the clarification on Thursday while speaking at the inauguration of two strategic committees—the Oyo State Long-term Tourism Development Plan Committee and the International Tourism Summit 2026 Committee—held at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Agodi, Ibadan.

Addressing the audience with a mix of confidence and calm defiance, Makinde dismissed the legislative tension that has dominated the political space in recent days. He maintained that despite the undercurrents in the Assembly, his focus remains squarely on governance and delivering the dividends of democracy to the people of the state.

“I still have about one year and one month to continue in office as the Governor of Oyo State, if I am not impeached by then,” Makinde remarked. While the statement was delivered in a subtle manner, it is being widely interpreted as a direct response to the reports of a move by some lawmakers to unseat him over allegations of executive high-handedness and friction with the House leadership.

The Governor used the occasion to redirect public attention toward his administration’s economic roadmap, particularly the 25-year tourism development plan. He stressed that sustainable development requires continuity and structure, urging political actors to avoid distractions that could derail ongoing strategic reforms.

The political atmosphere in the state has been charged following a reported fallout between a bloc of lawmakers and the Speaker, Right Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin. Loyalists to the Governor within the House have allegedly moved against the Speaker, accusing him of facilitating a clandestine plot to destabilize the executive—a claim the Speaker has vehemently denied.

Despite the heavy security presence at the Assembly complex and the suspension of legislative business, Makinde’s latest comments signal a “business as usual” stance. He reiterated his commitment to building durable systems, such as securing direct international flight operations into Ibadan, as part of his legacy projects.

Observers in the Pacesetter State remain watchful as the Governor’s remarks effectively shift the ball back into the court of the legislature, even as the 2027 succession battle continues to fuel the current political instability.