Oyo State Governor , Seyi Makinde, has
declared that the Peoples Democratic Party ( PDP ) will
teach the All Progressives Congress (APC) a political lesson in the
2026 Osun State election and the 2027 Oyo State election.
Makinde made this statement while commissioning some
projects executed by Osun State Governor , Ademola
Adeleke, in Osogbo on Wednesday.
He described the ambition of the APC National
Chairman, Dr Abdullahi Ganduje, to capture Osun and Oyo states as unrealistic.
Recall that Ganduje, speaking with journalists after
the Independent National Electoral Commission declared the APC candidate, Lucky
Aiyedatiwa, as the winner of the November 16 governor ship election
in Ondo State, had said the APC would take over the South-West by 2027, with
victories in Oyo and Osun state.
However, according to Makinde, Ganduje might have been
distracted when he made the statement.
Makinde noted that the people of Osun State have
been blessed to see the light that Governor Adeleke represents and
would show the APC “pepper” in the next governorship election in the
state.
Makinde congratulated the people of Osun
State on their choice to support Adeleke two years ago, saying the governor had
been delivering dividends of democracy to his state. He praised Adeleke for
continuing projects inherited from his predecessors, stressing that
prioritizing value for public funds had been a hallmark of his administration in
Oyo State over the past five years.
The governor also noted that one of the best
ways to tackle the economic challenges facing Nigerian’s is for
administrators to implement policies and projects that would impact their
people. He commended Adeleke for doing well in this regard.
Makinde encouraged the electorate to stand firm behind
Adeleke for another term of four years, noting that the two PDP governors
had proven to be the real progressives in the South-West region with their
pro-people policies and programmes.
“Two years ago, the people of Osun State made
a political choice by moving from one political party to the PDP .
Somebody that I believe got distracted a little bit after the Edo and Ondo
elections said they are coming out for Osun and Oyo states.
“My people, are you not waiting for them? You will
show them that we are different and resolute people. We are law-abiding people
and our party plays by the rules. But we believe that the secret they have been
covering will be revealed to the people.
“I can’t stop thanking Governor Adeleke
for breaking out of the mould of the usual politicians and doing something
unusual by delivering on the mandate given to him. I can only encourage you and
I promise you my support in the battle ahead,” he said.
Makinde also condemned federalism as being practised
in the country, adding that everyone must fight for reforms that would lead to
true federalism. He noted that some proponents of true federalism are moving
towards a unitary type of government ,
but he and Adeleke would continue to lead the path and provide good leadership
for their people.
In his remarks, Governor Adeleke
appreciated Makinde’s presence, noting that his presence was a manifestation of
the strong bond of brotherhood between Oyo and Osun state. Adeleke also
paid tribute to former Governor Rauf
Aregbesola and stressed his administration ’s
commitment to completing inherited projects.
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