Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, called on political actors in the country on Thursday, October 27, 2022 to practise politics free of animosity and rancour.
He made the announcement in Osun State at the start of the 91-kilometer Osogbo-Iwo-Ibadan-Iwo Road Interchange repair and selective expansion.
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The initiative, which will take 18 months to complete, is a cooperation between Makinde and his counterpart in Osun, Gboyega Oyetola. Messrs Peculiar Ultimate Concerns received it.
He asserted that the two governors were able to lead a revolution and collaboration that prioritised the people of the two states over politics and partisanship while delivering benefits of good administration to the people.
“We must practise politics of justice and fairness without bitterness and rancour,” the Oyo Governor was quoted in a statement by his spokesman, Taiwo Adisa.
“The revolution we are leading in Oyo State is a revolution of thought. Again, we are saying, governance must always trump politics. When we make decisions, we must always put the interests of our people first.
“Of course, you already know that my brother, the Governor of Osun State is from the All Progressives Congress (APC), while I belong to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). Despite this difference, we have accomplished things that people from the same party were unable to do. This is the revolution we are talking about.”
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In his remarks, Oyetola praised Makinde for putting aside political differences and considerations to work with the Osun State administration to see that the noble project is completed and regional unity is strengthened.
He insisted that the project is a dream come true because it is part of his government’s attempt to “deliver great roads on an egalitarian basis and promote long-term economic development.”
“I salute the political sagacity and astuteness of the Governor of Oyo State, Engr. Seyi Makinde, who rose above all political differences and considerations to collaborate with us to not only ensure that this laudable project comes to fruition, but to further entrench regional integration.
“When the project was initially conceptualised, our plan was to fix the Osogbo-Iwo section that belongs to Osun. We, however, on second thought observed that the Oyo State section too was in very bad shape and capable of defeating the objective of our road Reconstruction/Rehabilitation effort.
“Consequently, we reached out to Governor Makinde and, without hesitation; he embarked on this invaluable voyage with us.”
