I have no political father – Governor Makinde declares

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has disclosed that he has no political godfather, stating that he was elected as a governor through God’s assistance.

Makinde who talked at the Pan Yoruba Congress, which took place at Mapo Hall, Ibadan, declared that he is ready to relinquish the governorship position if the citizens of the state request he do so.

The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde

As indicated by him, he is not perturbed about the position, but he is concerned about the welfare, development and growth of Oyo State as well as Yorubaland in general.

Makinde said, “As I stand before you, if I am being asked to leave the seat as the governor, I do not have a pin to go and pick in my office in Secretariat.

“I go there with my bag and go back to my house with my bag. I made a commitment to the people of Oyo State to serve them.

“So, I am not bothered about the position, but bothered about the welfare, development and growth of Oyo State and Yorubaland in general.”

The Governor of Oyo State further said, “Let me tell you here today. I don’t have a political father. It was God who made me governor and not human being. I fear only God and not any human. No matter how powerful a man is, I cannot fear him.

“I contested election in 2007, 2011 and 2015 but failed and when it is time for God to make me a governor, he made me.

“If the people of the state decided that they don’t want me again, I will only take my bag and leave because I don’t have a pin in the office.”