Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has revealed why he is not going to help President Bola Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid, warning that efforts to weaken the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP) may undermine Nigeria’s democracy.
Talking throughout a media chat in Ibadan on Tuesday, Makinde recounted a gathering he attended alongside President Tinubu, Minister of the Federal Capital Territory Nyesom Wike, and others. He alleged that Wike provided to “maintain the PDP” for Tinubu forward of the 2027 elections, a pledge the governor mentioned got here unsolicited by the President.
Makinde burdened that whereas Wike is free to help Tinubu, he himself has chosen not to take action, and believes all Nigerians must be allowed to make impartial political decisions. He cautioned that makes an attempt by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to weaken the PDP threat eroding multiparty democracy within the nation, calling on all democrats to withstand any plot to impose a one-party system.
Addressing questions on his personal political future, Makinde mentioned he possesses the expertise and {qualifications} to function Nigeria’s president in 2027. He highlighted his two-term tenure as governor of Oyo State, his govt expertise on the state degree, and his skilled background operating a personal firm from the age of 29.
“I’ve heard individuals ask if I’m positioning myself for the 2027 presidency. Let me make this clear: I’m certified. I’m even overqualified. By the top of Might 2027, by God’s grace, I might have accomplished two tenures as governor of Oyo State. Professionally, I ran an organization from a really younger age,” Makinde mentioned.
The governor additionally mentioned the legacy he hopes to depart, emphasizing the significance of constructing robust establishments fairly than focusing solely on bodily infrastructure. He argued that accomplished infrastructure tasks are rapidly forgotten, whereas robust techniques guarantee sustainable growth and governance.
Makinde addressed allegations of land grabbing linked to the Rashidi Ladoja Round Street mission, clarifying that the 500-metre hall was formally gazetted on November 19, 2018, months earlier than his administration assumed workplace in Might 2019. He defined that the 110-kilometre round street is meant to ease visitors congestion in Ibadan, present a contemporary motorway normal, and function an industrial and business hall to spice up Oyo State’s economic system.
On compensation for affected residents, Makinde mentioned his administration is adopting a humane strategy, providing funds even to these with out formal land documentation, supplied they will present proof of residence to facilitate resettlement.
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