Former chairman of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Kunmi Mustapha, has disclosed that the bravery and leadership qualities exhibited by the State Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, makes him suitable to vie for the presidency.
Mustapha, who is the Special Adviser to Governor Makinde on Political Affairs, said this in a statement on Thursday to mark the sixth anniversary of Makinde’s administration.
He added that the current situation of the main opposition party in Nigeria was not an indication that the PDP cannot snatch power by 2027.
He described Makinde’s giant strides in developing Oyo State and his contribution to the progress of Nigeria as unequal, calling on Nigerians to look out for real politicians who have their welfare at heart rather than those who have come to power to create suffering for the masses.
“Makinde has distinguished himself as a brave man who exhibits uncommon leadership traits. There has not been any politician in Yorubaland, apart from Pa Obafemi Awolowo, who has had a vision for the development of the masses and put all his heart into actualizing those visions,” he said.
“Urban renewal, education, health, and infrastructural revamping are part of where he has scored greatly, not to talk of promotion of agroeconomy, workers’ welfare, unequal employment drive, and care for the elderly as well as other neglected populations of the State since he assumed office in 2015.
“Come rain or shine, we commit our loyalty to Governor Seyi Makinde, we urge him to start work towards 2027 because Nigerians are waiting for him to rescue them.”
The PDP State leader appreciated the efforts of the Acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, the Deputy National Chairman (South), Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Chief Bode George, and other national leaders of the party for their painstaking efforts at uniting its members.
