{
  "id": 3060556,
  "title": "Oyo decries FG’s exclusion from state event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/oyo-decries-fgs-exclusion-from-state-event",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T16:26:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/oyo-decries-fgs-exclusion-from-state-event/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Oyo State government expressed disappointment on Monday regarding the exclusion of Governor Seyi Makinde from the inauguration ceremony of the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road. The Information Commissioner, Prince Dotun Oyelade, conveyed this sentiment in a statement. He remarked that the event, held in Oluyole Local Government Area, was marred by an overly political atmosphere due to a lack of judgment and confidence. Oyelade pointed out that the reason given for Makinde's absence, his absence on leave, was an inadequate explanation. He argued that the absence of the Governor was less plausible considering the presence of a functional Acting Governor. Oyelade affirmed that Governor Makinde remains undeterred and is unconcerned about the event's transformation into a political event. He asserted that the course of 2027 is determined and that the people's resolve will not be swayed by any level of impropriety or desperation from any source.",
  "summary": "Oyo State government expresses strong disapproval over Governor Makinde’s exclusion from the Ibadan-Ijebu-Ode Road flag-off, citing political undertones. Read More: https://punchng.com/oyo-decries-fgs-exclusion-from-state-event/",
  "key_points": [
    "Oyo State government unhappy about Governor Makinde's exclusion from inauguration.",
    "Information Commissioner Prince Dotun Oyelade criticized the political atmosphere.",
    "Makinde remains confident despite the event's political turn."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Oyo decries FG’s exclusion from state event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/oyo-decries-fgs-exclusion-from-state-event-3060728",
        "published": "2026-08-24T16:26:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}