“Enemies Of Oyo Won’t Succeed” – Gov. Makinde

BY: Mohammed O. Taoheed

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has pledged that he will not allow the foes of the state to succeed.

Makinde stated this at the Hijrah 1444 luncheon, held at the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, the capital of the state on Wednesday 10th.

Makinde, who claimed that the enemies of the state were the criminal elements, adding that he will deal with the enemies of the state.

Some of those who are in attendance at the occasion are: Chief Bayo Oyero, Senator Monsurat Sumonu, Okere of Saki, Oba Khalid Olabisi, Alhaji Hammed Raji (SAN) and Sheik Taofeek Akewugbagold.

Speaking with TrackNews Nigeria, Makinde noted that his administration has upgraded the security system in the state, adding that the only enemies of the state are the criminal elements.

BUT, he vowed that his administration will deal with the enemies irrespective of who they are.

“Who are our enemies? They are the criminal elements, but whoever they are, we will deal with them in Oyo State.

“So, we are trying our best and we will continue to ensure Oyo State is safe and secure.

“Secondly, those who think they can separate us through religion won’t make any headway because the two religions(Islam and Christianity) are in our families.

“In Oyo State, we have a Hijab policy. If that policy is going to change, there must be engagement with stakeholders and I am happy to say that we are ready to have that engagement.”