Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has declared that the national chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Alhaji Ibrahim Ganduje, might have been a bit distracted when he said that his party would capture Osun and Oyo states.
The governor, who spoke in Yoruba, maintained that the statement, which came on the heels of the Edo and Ondo states’ governorship elections, was misguided.
He noted that the people of Osun State, who have been blessed to see the light that Governor Ademola Adeleke represents, would show the APC ‘pepper’ in the next governorship election in the state.
Makinde, who stated this while commissioning some projects executed by Governor Adeleke, congratulated the people of Osun State on the choice to support Adeleke two years ago, saying the governor had been delivering dividends of democracy to his state.
Makinde said: “I want to congratulate my brother, the governor of Osun State. This is not about data or using NBS to cover the lies some people tell about their achievements.
“On our drive from the Government House to this place, I counted new building projects and looked at the number of people that must have been employed. So, this is for real.
“The people know what they are getting and I congratulate the people of Osun State on their choice. I also want to commend Governor Adeleke for delivering dividends of democracy to the people.
“The reward for hard work is more work. So, give him more work to do for another four years.
“We are one, not just in culture, language and tradition, but for my brother and I, we are one in ensuring that when public money has been spent on a project whether by two or three administrations before you, you have to complete it.
“On this road project, he has done that and value has been extracted for the good people of Osun State.
“This road was started by former Governor Aregbesola but Governor Adeleke completed it. So, I thank you for completing this road project.
“This is cementing your position in leadership. I am glad that Nigeria has become too advanced for mediocres and minds that cannot think one inch deeper.
“It is such minds that will say ‘I did not start the project and I am not supposed to complete it.’ Some may even say that because they belong to another political party, they won’t complete a project.
“No, the people must come first. Now, a new set of leaders is coming up.”
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This is a great testimony from a good governing governor whose people’s priority in welfarism is his interest and not selfish one.
Kudos to you sir @Governor Seyi Makinde