The 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi has harped the Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde over his remarkable performances in the State.
Obi who on X said he joined the Governor, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State at a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St Peter Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan on Sunday.
He noted that the Governor has remained consistent in his approach, adding that beyond the visible infrastructure across the state, his performance is widely discussed and appreciated by Oyo people wherever they are.
Peter Obi commended the Governor for his insightful address at the service, particularly his emphasis on building strong institutions and strengthening teams rather than relying on individuals.
He stated that Makinde’s focus on continuity, systems, and shared responsibility reflects a statesmanlike vision and offers reassurance that the progress of Oyo State will be sustained beyond any single administration.
The former Governor called on the people of Oyo State to continue to support the Governor, Seyi Makinde and to pray that God will guide those in authority to work for the common good of the state and its people.
Obi recalled that at the onset of his administration, Makinde invited him to address the maiden Executive Council (EXCO) retreat, where we spent a full day exchanging ideas on governance and responsibility.
Obi used the opportunity to thank The Right Reverend Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe, Bishop of Ibadan North, for his thoughtful sermon.
Which he said it was both timely and profound, reminding Nigerians that thanksgiving is not merely a ritual but a moral discipline that nurtures humility, responsibility, and service to the common good.
Peter Obi’s words on X, titled: Thanksgiving for Oyo State at 50: Reflections on Leadership, Gratitude, and Service
“Today, 1st February, I joined my friend and brother, Governor Seyi Makinde, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of Oyo State at a thanksgiving service held at the Cathedral of St Peter Anglican Church, Aremo, Ibadan. “The gathering brought together people from across the state to offer thanks to God for five decades of shared history and progress.
“I thanked Governor Seyi Makinde for the opportunity to speak at the event. In my remarks at the church, I recalled that at the onset of his administration, he invited me to address the maiden Executive Council (EXCO) retreat, where we spent a full day exchanging ideas on governance and responsibility.
“I am pleased to note that the Governor has remained consistent in his approach. Beyond the visible infrastructure across the state, his performance is widely discussed and appreciated by Oyo people wherever they are. “I also commend the Governor for his insightful address at the service, particularly his emphasis on building strong institutions and strengthening teams rather than relying on individuals.
“His focus on continuity, systems, and shared responsibility reflects a statesmanlike vision and offers reassurance that the progress of Oyo State will be sustained beyond any single administration.
“I thanked The Right Reverend Williams Oluwarotimi Aladekugbe, Bishop of Ibadan North, for his thoughtful sermon, which was both timely and profound, reminding us that thanksgiving is not merely a ritual but a moral discipline that nurtures humility, responsibility, and service to the common good.
“Finally, I called on the people of Oyo State to continue to support the Governor and to pray that God will guide those in authority to work for the common good of the state and its people”.
