Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has addressed speculations regarding his potential defection to the All Progressives Congress, APC, amid recent moves by some opposition governors to join the ruling party.
Makinde spoke on Wednesday in Abuja during the public launch
of ‘Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration’, a
book authored by former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed.
“I am not APC, and I am not about to become APC,” the
governor declared.
He stressed that Nigeria’s progress depends on sincere
collaboration among leaders across political divides to advance the country.
Governor Seyi Makinde stated that Nigeria’s deepening
divisions are largely fueled by the ambitions of the political elite rather
than the desires of ordinary citizens.
He noted that while most Nigerians aspire for unity and
peaceful coexistence, they are often manipulated along religious, ethnic, and
regional lines by politicians chasing personal interests.
Makinde warned against the “winner-takes-all” approach in
politics, stressing that it promotes exclusion and weakens national cohesion.
He underscored the importance of reaching a consensus among
the political elite that prioritizes good governance and addressing current
national challenges, instead of reviving old political rivalries.
Drawing from his own experience, Makinde highlighted that
political success depends on divine timing. He shared that both he and former
President Muhammadu Buhari experienced electoral setbacks before eventually
attaining office.
Reflecting on Nigeria’s history, he observed that whereas
early leaders were focused on uniting a post-war nation, today’s challenges are
different and demand fresh solutions.
The governor called for intentional efforts to establish
political and governance systems that ensure fairness, inclusion, and
stability.
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