His Excellency, Engineer Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, Executive Governor of Oyo State, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan, Oyo State. Reminder and Appeal for Approval of the Appointment of Onikoyi of Ikoyi-Ile Your Excellency, With great respect and humility, we the undersigned write on behalf of concerned youths of Ikoyi-Ile, Oriire Local Government Area. Your Excellency Sir,…
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has attributed the frequent defection of politicians across parties in Nigeria to the absence of genuine political ideology in the country’s political system. The governor, represented by his Special Adviser on Media and Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju, made this known yesterday at the public presentation of a…
The executive members of the Peoples Democratic Party in Oyo North Senatorial District have declared that members of the party in the district are united behind Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde. The party leaders, in a communiqué issued after a meeting — a copy of which was obtained by our correspondent in Ibadan, the state…
The Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, has demanded that Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, withdraw his comment that he (Umahi) was “dancing around figures” when he appeared on Arise News Channel’s breakfast show or the governor should come forward for a debate on engineering practice, particularly road construction. Recall that the Minister had a…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has weighed in on the cost of the controversial Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project that was approved by President Bola Tinubu. Makinde, who spoke at an event in a viral video on Friday, said there was no need for the Minister of Works, David Umahi, to be “dancing around the cost”…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has taken a swipe at Minister of Power and 2027 governorship hopeful, Adebayo Adelabu, over his recent use of the “Èmilókàn” slogan, declaring that the state has moved beyond what he described as stunt politics. Adelabu had recently told supporters that it was his “turn” to govern Oyo State, invoking…
The Court of Appeal sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State has overturned the suspension of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Oyo State, declaring the action taken by Governor Seyi Makinde in 2019 as unlawful. Governor Makinde had, on May 31, 2019, proscribed the activities of the NURTW in the state, citing a…
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has raised the salaries of 67 security guards at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital from N18,800 to N80,000 following their emotional appeal during his visit to the facility. During an interactive session at the hospital recently, one of the guards narrated their struggles. He also spoke…
With deep joy and a spirit of party unity, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Olajide warmly appreciates His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, for his visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to the growth and progress of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State and beyond. Hon. Comforter also extends profound gratitude to the PDP Electoral Committee from…
Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will remain in office beyond 2027 in the state, while it will also reclaim the presidency and win massively in the next general elections. Makinde stated this on Monday at the Oyo State PDP State Congress, citing the party’s respect for internal…