Oyo State Governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has vowed to work with the President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu when his government is finally inaugurated in May 29th.
The incumbent and re-elected governor stated this on Sunday in an interview with TVC.
He said, “I will work with the President-elect. We will continue to work towards ensuring that Nigeria is united.
We will make sure Nigeria is on the path of inclusivity. We will work with the passion to create value in our country
Nigeria.”
Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC had earlier officially declared Makinde winner of the gubernatorial election in the state.
Makinde polled a total of 563,617 votes while his closest rival, Sen. Teslim Folarin scored 251,230. Adebayo Adelabu of the Accord came a distant third polling 38,757.
Makinde is the last of the PDP G5 or Integrity Group with an election. Already, Governors Okezie Ikpeazu (Abia), Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (Enugu) and Samuel Ortom (Benue), who have been in office for eight years each, all lost their senatorial bid while Nyesom Wike (Rivers) who is also completing his second term as Governor didn’t run for any elective post.
With the defeat of three of his comrades, all eyes were on Makinde in the March 18 poll. With his declaration as the winner by INEC, Makinde survived the defeat suffered by other G5 members.
Of the 28 states, 11 serving governors including Makinde sought reelection while 17 outgoing governors are in the final weeks of their constitutional two-term limits of eight years, having been sworn in on May 29, 2015.