Oyo traditional rulers unite for Makinde’s second term
From Ogundele Olanrewaju
The Oyo State council of traditional rulers has endorsed Governor Seyi Makinde for Second term in in office.
The monarchs took the unanimous decision on Friday when the council of traditional rulers in the state paid a thank you visit to Governor Seyi Makinde for his Sterling performance and developmental strides across the state.
At the meeting, Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisis, Olugbon of Ilegbon, Oba Francis Alao and Olubadan of Ibadan, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Lekan Balogun who spoke in Yoruba on behalf of their colleagues outlined the achievements of the Seyi Makinde led administration noting that one good turn deserve another.
In his remarks, the acting governor of Oyo State, Barrister Abdulroheem Bayo Lawal lauded the traditional monarchs for taking the bold steps by appreciating the laudable projects the administration of Governor Seyi Makinde had embarked upon in the last three and half years.
Lawal added that the present administration will continue to good leadership and dividends of democracy to the door steps of all Oyo residents.
The meeting had in attendance, Secretary to the State Government, Olubamiwo Adeosun, Chairman Governors Advisory Council, Senator Hosea Agboola, Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Matters, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, council chairmen and notable traditional rulers.