The Baale of Ekotedo, Elder (Dr) Taiye Ayorinde, has said that Oyo State workers and pensioners will not hesitate to stone anyone who denigrates the state governor, Seyi Makinde.
While speaking in an interview with The People’s Verdict, the nonagenarian community leader said, “While the opposition members may see Makinde as a burden, to the people of Oyo State, Governor ‘Seyi Makinde is a blessing. Go and ask the teachers; go and ask the pensioners. They will tell you, ‘Don’t say nonsense in our presence.’ They can stone you if you say Makinde is not a blessing. The teachers will club you if you say Makinde is not a blessing.”
Elder Ayorinde, who described Makinde as a willing performer, predicated his submission on the governor’s performance in infrastructure, tourism, agribusiness, and health, noting that Makinde has surpassed many people’s expectations.
While emphasising the governor’s capacity for original thinking, Elder Ayorinde stated, “During the COVID-19 pandemic, when many people were dying, the governor established a committee to investigate COVID-19 to find an alternative remedy for Oyo State. I happen to be one of the committee members. And we were able to come up with genuine working medicines. How many governors did that?”
He added, “Regarding infrastructure development, he knows his onions. Additionally, observe his efforts in the tourism and health sectors.
The revered community leader applauded Governor Makinde for his intervention in agriculture and agribusiness, saying that the governor must have been doing the right thing for President Julius Waada Bio of Sierra Leone to visit Fasola Industrial Hub.
He stated, “In the area of security, he has bought cars, trucks, motorcycles, etc, for Amotekun Corps and the police. I rate Governor ‘Seyi Makinde highly. Do I give a percentage, or do I just say he is doing well, he could do better? I think Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has gone beyond 75 per cent.”
The Baale added, “Governor ‘Seyi Makinde is a workaholic. He is an independent thinker. He knows his onions. He knows what he wants to do. If you try to distract him from his goals, he will avoid you.”
