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2023: Oyo Council Of Obas Backs Makinde’s Second-Term Bid

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Aug 20, 2022.

Oyo Council of Obas has backed Makinde’s second-term bid.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Council of Obas in Oyo state, on Friday declared its support for governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election bid in 2023, stating that the good works being done by the administration across the state should continue beyond 2023.

Speaking on behalf of the royal fathers, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Dr. Mohood Lekan Balogun, who spoke through the Osi Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Lateef Adebimpe; the Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi and the Olugbon of Ile Igbon, Oba Fransis Olusola Alao, maintained that they are proud of the governor over his massive achievements in office in a little over three years.

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The Oba assured Makinde of their support for his second term bid during their meeting at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Acting Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal, who received the traditional rulers on behalf of Governor Makinde, praised the royal fathers’ resolve to support the continuity of good works being done by the governor, promising that the administration would not relent in delivering good governance to the state.

Lawal, who stated that the royal fathers and not the government called the meeting, thanked the monarchs for recognising the good works of the administration.

According to him, the media has a duty to let the world know that Obas in Oyo State saw the achievements of the governor in the last three years and chose to pay a courtesy visit to commend him and declare their support for him beyond 2023.

The Olugbon of Orile Igbon said the Obas were convinced that it was right for them to convene the meeting “to appreciate the governor and declare our support for him.”

He said, ” I used to be an accountant before I became a king. With my knowledge of accounting, I know the economic challenges we are facing as a nation and I know that it takes a good leader, a prudent and skillful administrator to do what the current government has done so far in Oyo State.

“We are aware that governors in some other states are owing workers’ salaries but Governor Makinde is not owing civil servants. Not only that, he pays salary and pension every 25th of the month. I need everybody here to know that we have not come to do politics but to talk about reality.

“We are not driven by emotions and sentiments but by Governor Makinde’s excellent performance.
“So, we can assure that we will work tirelessly for the re-election of the governor in 2023. God will help you and we will give you the needed support.

“So, Acting Governor, we are telling you and sending you to the Governor that we as Obas will give your administration support to continue the good works you are doing.”

The Olubadan said Ibadan people appreciated “the good works of Governor Makinde, who is a true son of the soil. He should be allowed to continue in office.”

The Okere of Saki said the Oyo State Council of Obas felt that they should all come to appreciate the governor on that larger scale, because Oyo State had witnessed tremendous progress under this government.
He said, ” As traditional rulers, we have come to appreciate the governor for his unprecedented achievements in the state and we want continuity on what he started three years ago.

By the special grace of God, we the people of Oyo State, will re-elect the governor. Truth is, there are a lot more projects that need to be done and we believe someone like him would deliver because he can be trusted.