Oyo State governor-elect, Engr Seyi Makinde, has promised to be governor for all by providing good governance to people of the state irrespective of political leanings or party affiliation.
The governor-elect, who was declared winner of the March 9 gubernatorial election on the platform of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) defeated the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief Adebayo Adelabu.
Makinde promised to fulfill his electoral promises, saying his administration would not be based on sectional loyalty, adding that communities who voted for the opposition would not be sidelined in the developmental agenda of his government.
Makinde lauded the people of Oyo State for their valour and determination leading to his triumph and victory.
He likened the triumph to the 1968 Agbekoya struggle, saying, “The political struggle of the past few weeks by the people of Oyo State, particularly the elections leading to my being elected as your next governor reminds me of the Agbekoya struggle of 1968.
“I compare the two historical events because while the original Agbekoya struggle of 50 years ago was a peasant revolt that kicked against high taxation and tariff, particularly of farmers by the power-that-be, the Saturday’s voting pattern clearly showed your dogged determination in spite of spirited efforts to frustrate you.
“In your valour, you stood up against what you perceived to be the mismanagement of your common patrimony brought about by collusion with forces outside of our shores to fleece our treasury, among other various misdemeanours. Well, there is no need crying over spilled milk and it is for us to move forward together and for me to fulfill my campaign promises to you in the clear understanding that we will take realistic decisions together because you did not elect me to compensate me for anything, you elected me to fulfill your decision for a better life and God helping me, I will not disappoint you.
“You also made it easier for us by voting in majority of our legislators which means that we can push through, without much ado, all of our people-oriented policies, particularly in critical sectors of education, health and job creation.”
He thanked Senator Rashidi Ladoja, Senator Femi Lanlehin, Sarafadeen Alli, Bolaji Ayorinde, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu and others who decided to relegate their ambition and supported him for the greater good of the masses.
While condemning the bloodletting and maiming during the election, Makinde commiserated with the family of the federal legislator, Temitope Olatoye, alias ‘Sugar’, who was killed during the election and other bereaved families.
