The Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo State reminded opposition parties in the next gubernatorial election on Friday that the Governor, Seyi Makinde, was appointed by God for another four-year term and that nothing could stop it.
This was said in a statement released by the party’s state Publicity Secretary, Akeem Olatunji.
Makinde and four other disgruntled PDP governors formally launched his re-election campaign on Thursday at Mapo Hall in Ibadan, the state capital.
However, the PDP advised the state’s opposition parties not to squander precious resources attempting to compete against what it called God’s initiative in the spirit of politicking, as seen by the large number of supporters who attended the rally.
It also assured Makinde of convincing victory at the polls on March 11, stressing that the governor’s landmark achievements which moved the state from poverty to prosperity in less than four years in office would continue to make the PDP the political bride of the masses.
Maintaining that PDP remained united and one in the state, the party, in the statement, said, “The presence of political gladiators in the party at Mapo was clear evidence that PDP is the master of the game in terms of managing its internal affairs.
“Makinde’s victory after the March 11 governorship election will hit the opposition in the state like a thunderbolt. The outcome of the election will send a message to all politicians in the state that Makinde is like a season whose time has come.
“Nothing else can be said apart from just gratitude. Gratitude to God for the love and support for our own God’s sent man, Makinde, gratitude to the very good people of the state, and gratitude to all members of the PDP across the entire 33 local government areas.”
It added, “Yesterday (Thursday) was a very clear statement by the people themselves on who they want as their governor. The statement which was so bold became too overwhelming by the crowd such that not a single casualty was recorded.
“It was indeed the gathering of the good people of the state in an open show of endorsement. We’re thrilled and confident that this show of public endorsement of Governor Seyi Makinde will be replicated at the polls.
“As far as we are concerned in the state, it is PDP from top to bottom. Nobody who had visited the state before 2019 and now will argue the fact that Makinde has been an absolutely committed, selfless, visionary and prudent governor to have been able to transform the state to its present enviable height amid the most turbulent and economically challenging era in the history of Nigeria.
“It is our solemn promise once again that the state will become even greater in Governor Makinde’s second term.”
