By Seyifunmi Odunuga
Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde, said that he has broken the jinx preventing young ones in the state from attaining what they desired in life.
He disclosed this on Tuesda, 21st March, 202, at a re-election victory celebration held at Ilaji Hotels and Sports Resort in Akanran, Ibadan.
The governor said that his administration was building a stat where everyone would have opportunities, irrespective of the son of whom they are.
According to him, the young ones can now attain whatever position they desire.
“I want our younger ones to take notice of this. There is no morebareerr in Oyo State. Seyi Makinde has broken all the jinx,” he said.
“I have broken the jinx for the youngsters in the state. Our young ones can now attain whatever positions they desire,” he said.
Makinde said that his re-election was aided by certain circumstances, coupled with his sterling performances in office.
He assured the people of the State that his administration would not discriminate on the basis of religious, ethnic and political affiliations in the distribution of democratic dividends to them.
The governo, while thanking Sanusi for organising the mega party, appreciated other critical stakeholders that ensured his electoral victory in 31 of the 33 local government areas of the state.
He apparently referred to the stiff opposition against him, especially from some political godfatherswhot have big followership.
Makinde said that the level of political education of the electorate was high and that the people did not allow godfathers to dictate to them.
According to him, now the campaign is over. It is left for us to forge ahead.
He said: “The task ahead is to continue the good work and take our people from poverty to prosperity.
“It is a call for more work for the progress of Oyo State.
I assure you that my administration will not discriminate on the basis of religion and ethnicity or where you come from.
“We will not discriminate against those who did not support us. This will be a government for the people of Oyo State and the progress of Oyo State.”
Sanusi, in an interview with journalists, narrated how he turned down offers to support Atiku Abubakar against the President-elect, Bola Tinub, and Makinde as the governor.
I was called to support Atiku Abubakar, the PDP presidential candidat, during the presidential election, but I insisted on supporting Sen. Bola Tinubu of APC, who is now thepresident-electt.
“I also stood my ground that I would support Makinde’s re-election. They said Makindewouldl would not win because he refused to support Atiku.
“But, I was sure he would emerg because his performance was unprecedented during his first term as the governor of the state,” he said.
Some of the dignitaries present at the occasion showered encomiums on Chief Dotun Sanusi for a well organized re-election party and advised Governor Makinde not to relent on the good work he has started and prayed for him.
The event featured prayer sessions for the state and Nigeria by the various religious groups present.
The awards winning and renowned caterer, Eunice Olaseeke Adeoye of Ripples Events and Catering Service, was o the ground with her staff dishing out good and different varieties of food to the dignitaries present at the occasion.
There was also an acrobatics performance by Xplicit dancers while GMD, Agidigbo Fm, Oriyomi Hamzat, Oladayo Ogunbowale and Funmi Ilesanmi compered the event
Among those in attendance were leaders of various religious groups, traditional rulers, traders, artisans, people living with disabilities, Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII) leaders, traders, medical practitioners and ace entertainers.
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