Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has issued a strong warning to politicians planning to manipulate the 2027 governorship election in the state. The governor also declared that anyone attempting to rig the polls “will be met with madness.” In a viral video circulating on social media on Monday, the governor cautioned political actors against plotting…
The faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has expelled Governors Seyi Makinde (Oyo State), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi State), Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State), and several others. The development comes in the wake of a clash between the party’s rival factions at the national headquarters…
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde and Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed have forcefully entered the National Executive Committee (NEC) Hall of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretariat, Wadata Plaza, as tensions escalate between rival party factions. GISTSMATE MEDIA had earlier reported that the Samuel Anyanwu and Tanimu Turaki-led factions were preparing to hold separate meetings…
Oyo State lawmaker, Hon. Dele Adeola, representing the Iseyin/Itesiwaju State Constituency, has applauded Governor Seyi Makinde for the successful hosting of the national Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) convention in Ibadan, describing him as a trailblazer whose leadership continues to set new standards within the party and the state. Adeola said the seamless and widely commended…
The Lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency 1, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi-Olajide has praised Governor Seyi Makinde and the PDP for successfully hosting the national convention in Ibadan. Comforter made this commendation after the successful conclusion of the PDP national convention held at Lekan Salami Stadium, Adamasingba, Ibadan, Oyo state capital. In a statement made available…
The lawmaker representing Ibadan North Constituency I, Hon. Olufunke Comforter Adeniyi Olajide, has commended Governor Seyi Makinde for his visionary leadership and transformational projects, describing Governor Makinde as the builder of a modern Oyo State. The lawmaker said this after the commissioning of the Ibadan Central Bus Terminal at Iwo Road, a project by Governor…
The Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, paid a surprise visit to the headquarters of the Oyo State Pacesetter Transport Services (PTS) at Eleyele, Ibadan shortly after commissioning the ultra-modern Ibadan Central Bus Terminal at Iwo Road. During the surprise inspection, the Governor was warmly received by the Chairman…
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…