Dividends of Democracy: I’ll be fair to all religious sects, Makinde assures Oyo residents

Oyo state governor Engineer Seyi Makinde has 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.

Makinde made the assurance on Tuesday at a re-election victory celebration held at Ilaji hotels and sports resort in Akanran, Ibadan.

Makinde said that his administration was building a state, where everyone would have opportunities, irrespective of the son of whom they are.

The governor, appreciated the critical stakeholders that ensured his electoral victory in 31 of the 33 local government area of the state.

He apparently referred to the stiff opposition against him, especially from some political godfathers that have big followership.

Makinde further said that the level of political education of the electorate was high and the people did not allow godfathers to dictate to them.

“I want our youngsters to take notice of this. There is no more glass ceiling in Oyo State. Seyi Makinde has broken all the glass ceilings.

“I have broken the glass ceilings for the youngsters in the state. Our young ones can now attain whatever positions they desire,” he said.

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 Tinubu and Makinde as the Governor.

“I was called to support Atiku Abubakar, the PDP Presidential candidate during the presidential election, but I insisted on supporting Sen. Bola Tinubu of APC, who is now the President-elect.

“I also stood my ground that I would support Makinde’s re-election. They said Makinde will not win because he refused to support Atiku.

“But, I was sure he would emerge, because his performance was unprecedented during his first term as the governor of the state,” he said.

National Daily report that the event featured prayer sessions for the state and Nigeria by the various religious groups present.

There was also an acrobatics performance by some students on Makinde’s personal scholarship.

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, trade-medical practitioners and ace entertainers.