The Special Adviser to Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, Mr Babatunde Oduyoye, has said that the governor would be resolute and undistracted in his roles at ensuring unity and peace within the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West.
In a statement made available to journalists in Ibadan, on Thursday, Oduyoye said Governor Makinde’s efforts at fostering unity in the party was in readiness for the October 10 governorship poll in Ondo State.
It stated that Governor Makinde would not be deterred by opposition against his reconciliatory moves in the PDP in the zone.
The statement read in parts, “As for the assignment given to Governor Makinde by the national leadership of the PDP, making him the chairman of the National Campaign Council for the election.
“The governor has been doing his best to ensure that the party comes out victorious in the October 10 governorship election. Upon his assumption of office in May 2019, Governor Makinde embarked on a mission to bring about unity and cohesion in the PDP across the South-West geopolitical zone.
“The governor was in Lagos State to reconcile all sides and the whole world can see the outcome of that effort. He is playing the same role in Osun and Ekiti states, consulting everyone and seeking middle grounds to warring sides. I believe the opposition from some quarters in Ekiti State is a fallout of the peace efforts being championed by the governor.
“We must also make something clear, the attempt to energise the opposition by insinuating that Governor Makinde has left the task of developing Oyo State for meddling in party affairs in other states leaves a bad taste in the mouth. For Governor Makinde, developing Oyo State is non-negotiable. He will continue to remain committed to rebuilding Oyo as can be seen in the various efforts to fix the infrastructure deficit, revitalise the health sector and put in place solid policies for the turnaround of the education system.
“We will strongly advise that stakeholders in the PDP, whether in Ondo or Ekiti states, should not allow themselves to be used by the opposition to distract Governor Makinde and derail the PDP.”
