Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has been urged to contest the 2027 presidential election to ship a complete turnaround in Nigeria’s financial system and enhance the welfare of its residents.
The decision got here on Tuesday from Native Authorities Secretaries, Chiefs of Employees to Native Authorities Chairmen, Supervisory Councillors, and Particular Assistants from all 33 native authorities areas of the state. They converged on the Secretariat in Agodi, Ibadan, for a solidarity rally.
The appointees cited the large transformation achieved in Oyo State beneath Governor Makinde’s management and urged him to copy the governance mannequin on the nationwide stage.
Talking on behalf of the supporters, Chairman of the Oyo State Supervisory Councillors’ Discussion board, Mr. Ayodeji Oladepo, praised Makinde’s management and stated he had the capability to deliver transformative governance to Nigeria. He assured the discussion board’s readiness to mobilize help for Makinde’s potential presidential bid in 2027.
Receiving the delegation on behalf of the governor, Deputy Governor Barr. Abdulraheem Bayo Lawal counseled them for his or her thoughtfulness and acknowledged that Governor Makinde is eminently certified for the presidency. He assured the supporters that the governor would reply to their name on the acceptable time.
Talking to journalists after the assembly, Barr. Lawal stated:
“Effectively, you noticed the gang. I didn’t know they have been coming. However seeing how energetic, enthusiastic, and completely satisfied they have been, I couldn’t however come out to deal with them, though the governor was in any other case engaged. The primary cause they got here, in line with them, is to induce our governor to contest for the Presidency. It’s a professional name as a result of, by all requirements, the governor is eminently certified.”
He added that whereas the selection finally rests with the governor, the message of help can be delivered to him.
“I do know that, on the acceptable time, the governor will reply to the yearnings and callings of the individuals,” Barr. Lawal concluded.
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