Makinde appeal to Party loyalists to be patient with govt appointments

Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has urged party faithful to be patient with his government on the issue of appointments, assuring that those who worked will surely benefit.

Makinde who expressed his readiness to distribute appointments and other dividends of democracy equitable promised that his government won't marginalize any zone in the state.

The Governor stated this while speaking in Ogbomoso, on the occasion of his Sallah visit to Oyo North Senatorial candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 election, Hon. Mulikat Adeola- Akande.

 A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Taiwo Adisa, indicated that the Governor also declared that his administration would give preference to local contractors in order to ensure that Oyo's money stays in Oyo.

The statement indicated that the Governor was addressing the crowd of PDP loyalists, who converged on the Soun Ogunlola Hall, Ogbomoso, to receive him.

According to the Governor: "Since we were elected, this is the first time I am coming to Ogbomoso. I am using this occasion to appreciate you for your support for me and the PDP. It is my prayer that whatever is your expectation in this government will be met. 

“You will not labour in vain. I know that many people would have begun to look at what they can benefit. I want to assure you that those who worked will benefit. Other people will not reap where you sowed."

 "Since I assumed office,I have not awarded any contract to anybody but I am promising you that when it is time to award contracts, I will not award contracts to those who will ensure capital flight. 

"We want to develop our local economy and like they say, we want to ensure that Oyo's money stays in Oyo. 

"All contracts will be awarded to those who will improve our economy and we will make the indigenous contractors partake in the running of affairs."

Engr Makinde also lauded the people of Ogbomoso for their support especially during the last election, which he said translated to victory for him and the PDP.

The Governor stressed further that he will run an inclusive government that will carry all and sundry along in decision-making, while allowing the people of the state a voice in the running of its affairs