A member of the House of Representatives and Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the Allied Peoples’ Movement (APM), Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide Odidiomo, has called on indigenes of Oyo State to rally behind the presidential ambition of the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, describing his emergence as an opportunity for the state to project one of its own onto the national political stage.
Olajide, in a statement on Monday made available to journalists by his Special Adviser on Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha, said Makinde’s emergence as the APM presidential candidate represented a significant political development for Oyo State.
He urged indigenes of the state across political divides to recognise the importance of having an Oyo son in the presidential race and give his aspiration the necessary support.
According to him, Makinde’s presidential ambition should be viewed beyond partisan politics, as it provides an opportunity for the people of Oyo State to demonstrate solidarity with one of their own seeking the highest elective office in the country.
He therefore called on Oyo indigenes at home and in the diaspora to rally around the governor’s aspiration.
«“Charity begins from home. When one of our own has stepped forward to seek the presidency, Oyo State should be the first to support him. This is a moment for us to stand together and show the nation that we can support one of our own when the opportunity comes,” Olajide said.»
The lawmaker noted that Makinde had, through his years in public service and tenure as governor, established himself as a prominent political figure from Oyo State.
He added that the governor’s presidential ambition had further elevated the profile of Oyo State in national politics, urging political leaders, traditional institutions, religious bodies, professionals, youths and other stakeholders to support and promote the aspiration.
Olajide, however, stressed that supporting Makinde did not necessarily mean abandoning individual political convictions, but rather recognising the significance of an indigene of Oyo State seeking the presidency.
«“This is our own. Let us give him our support, allow Nigerians to hear his message and let the people ultimately decide,” he said.»
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