Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, has criticized Atiku Abubakar’s departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), a previous presidential contender.
He claimed that everyone has free access and departure and that it is preferable for those who are keeping the party together to resign.
This was said by the governor in an interview with reporters at the 10th anniversary of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, ruling the capital of Ondo state, Akure.
“Politics is a game of interest,” the governor remarked in response to a question about Atiku’s decision to leave the party. That, in my opinion, won’t hurt the PDP as a party.
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“The People’s Democratic Party is a legitimate organization. We are free to enter and leave. Anybody who would keep the PDP in power should resign sooner rather than later.
When asked if the Peoples Democratic Party is in danger from the Africa Democratic Congress, Makinde responded, “I don’t see ADC as a threat to PDP.”
It’s essentially the same objective. If the pace and tempo of government bother you, you can associate and see what can be done.
“But we all need to understand that even though players, governors, and presidents come and go, our state and nation will always exist.”
In his talk, “The Role of Nigeria’s Traditional Institutions in Nation Building: Impediments, Impacts, and Prospects,” the governor argued that traditional leaders should have a constitutional role.
Makinde claimed that his Oyo State administration had made a conscious effort to include traditional institutions into the framework of governance.
He claims, “We have been working well with traditional institutions in Oyo State, and the results of these cooperation have been excellent.
To prevent them from continuing to float, we are working to give them a constitutional role. They can take part and make contributions, and we can hold them responsible as well.
“We made their position in the State Security Council official. Our regal forefathers are not spectators. They support peace, act as first responders, and provide local intelligence.
