Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that he is not going to be distracted by calls from some quarters urging him to run for the presidency in 2027.
Makinde mentioned that he wouldn’t permit anybody to set an agenda for him, emphasizing that his present focus stays on delivering infrastructure, insurance policies, and programmes that will make life extra significant for the individuals of Oyo State which was the mandate given to him by the citizens.
In line with Sulaimon Olanrewaju, Particular Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Makinde made this identified throughout his look on Channels Tv’s Politics At the moment.
Whereas noting that he has the capability to occupy the very best political workplace within the land, the Governor mentioned any determination relating to the presidency could be guided by what Nigerians need, what his occasion needs, and what’s in the most effective curiosity of the individuals.
He additional added that if his political journey ends along with his tenure as governor of Oyo State, he could be content material and grateful for the chance to serve the individuals.
Makinde highlighted his administration’s achievements in infrastructure and safety, stating that each are important enablers for the state’s ongoing success in agribusiness and financial improvement.
Talking on his current journey to France, the governor mentioned the go to was to finalize a take care of Rungis Worldwide to ascertain a Meals Wholesale Market in Ijaiye.
He additionally referenced the event of Particular Agro-Processing Zones in Eruwa and Ijaiye as a part of the good points of his administration’s agribusiness insurance policies.
“For us, we don’t get pleasure from going to Abuja each month to gather handouts as month-to-month allocations. We’ve got all it takes to be self-reliant. Folks usually say Africa will rise out of poverty once we tackle the world. However in Oyo State, our method is to give attention to what we’d like for import substitution — which is actually the identical.”
“We’re constructing infrastructure that may allow us to earn overseas alternate via agriculture and agribusiness. That’s why we began by connecting Ibadan, the foremost consumption hub, to Oke Ogun, our principal agricultural area. We additionally linked Oyo and Ogbomoso — the second-largest consumption hub — to Oke Ogun.”
“By means of infrastructure, we’ve not solely enabled agribusiness but in addition curbed rural-urban migration. You might recall that I not too long ago hosted the President of Sierra Leone on the Fashola Agribusiness Hub. He advised me that he as soon as requested the President of China how they handle to feed 1.6 billion individuals, and the reply was easy — infrastructure. With infrastructure in place, non-public traders will construct farms and industries. That’s precisely what we’re doing in Oyo State.”
On the current assembly of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Discussion board (PDPGF) held in Ibadan, Makinde mentioned the far-reaching choices taken had been finished in session with related organs of the occasion.
He criticized these invoking the PDP’s identify in coalition talks with out correct session, saying that many members and occasion organs stay in the dead of night about such strikes.
“These are points that should be fastidiously thought of earlier than anybody jumps into main a coalition with out carrying crucial stakeholders within the occasion alongside,” he mentioned.
When requested about his seemingly successor in 2027, Makinde assured that he has succesful arms inside his crew and that he wouldn’t depart the state in limbo.
“We’ve got sufficient good individuals on our crew in Oyo State. I gained’t simply depart issues hanging. Earlier than I assumed workplace, I launched a Roadmap for Accelerated Growth (2019–2023). Upon re-election in 2023, we launched the Roadmap for Sustainable Growth (2023–2027).”
“We’ve achieved lots. However when individuals ask if my legacy is in roads and infrastructure, I inform them that’s not how I need to be remembered. I need to be remembered for creating establishments that help good governance in Oyo State.”
“Earlier than I depart workplace, I’ll put together a Roadmap for Continued Growth of Oyo State. Whoever the individuals select in 2027, I’ll hand it over to him. That will likely be my contribution,” he added.
Makinde additionally weighed in on the difficulty of zoning in politics, saying the dialog is ongoing since politics is a recreation of numbers.
Nevertheless, he famous that the governorship would shift from Ibadan when a performing chief from one other zone earns the belief of the individuals and mobilizes them in that course.
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