Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has known as on residents of the state to be discerning because the 2027 common elections method, urging them to reject politicians who lack clear, reasonable, and folks targeted programmes for the event of Oyo State.
Makinde made the decision on Sunday whereas talking with newsmen shortly after the wreath laying ceremony and memorial service held in honour of his late mom, Chief (Mrs.) Abigail Omojolagbe Makinde, on the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.
Madam Makinde handed away on October 15, 2020.
He suggested residents to critically scrutinise the guarantees and manifestos offered by political aspirants and their events because the state enters one other election cycle.
Marking six years since his mom’s passing, the governor famous that the annual remembrance serves as a chance to mirror on her values, teachings, and the robust bond they shared.
He recalled her motherly love, their shut relationship, and even their occasional disagreements that all the time resulted in reconciliation.
Delivering the sermon, the Provost of the Cathedral, Very Rev’d Samuel Olawoyin, primarily based his message on Deuteronomy 5:16, and counseled Makinde for persistently honouring his mother and father’ reminiscence regardless of his demanding schedule.
He inspired the congregation to emulate the governor’s dedication to parental honour.
Olawoyin additionally lauded the governor’s achievements throughout the state, citing quite a few developmental tasks in all geopolitical zones and his dedication to employees’ and pensioners’ welfare.
He urged the governor to stay targeted, proceed his good works, and belief in God amid each commendations and criticisms.
Special prayers have been supplied for the repose of the governor’s late mother and father, for Governor Makinde and his siblings, his household, and for the peace and progress of Oyo State.
Dignitaries on the governor’s entourage included the Commissioner for Lands, Hon. Akin Funmilayo Williams; Commissioner for Energy, Prof. Dahud Shangodoyin; governorship candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Bimbo Adekanmbi; chairman, Pilgrims Welfare Board (Christian Wing), Bishop David Moradeyo; Chaplain, Government House, Pastor Layi Adisa; in addition to relations and different officers.
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