Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, has wished the former Governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, well in his quest to become the president of Nigeria.

While wishing Tinubu well, the governor noted that he wants the best for Nigeria.

He said this when Tinubu visited him over the demise of a former governor of Oyo State, Otunba Adebayo Alao-Akala, and two prominent traditional rulers – the Soun of Ogbomoso, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III, and the Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Saliu Akanmu Adetunji, Aje Ogunguniso 1.

A statement by Mr. Taiwo Adisa, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, quoted the governor as saying that the national leader of All Progressives Congress stood for politics without bitterness.

According to him, politicians, may fight, struggle for political positions, but power can only come from God.

He said, “I want to welcome you to Oyo State. We are really grateful for this visit. This is the year political parties will elect their candidates towards the election that is coming next year. So, what this had demonstrated to us is, you stood for politics without bitterness.

“During this political season, you may have to question yourself on why you need to come to the Government House because people might have another interpretation to it. But you sent a message to me and I was delighted to host you in Ibadan.

“We lost two traditional rulers almost in quick succession. First, it was Soun of Ogbomoso land, and we were planning for the burial when the Olubadan of Ibadanland also joined his ancestors. We were still in the middle of that when former Governor Akala also died. I can see that in Oyo State, we try to take politics out of what we call ‘omoluabi’.

“We may fight, struggle for political positions but we know power can only come from God and He gives it to whomever He will like to give it to at whatever time.

“We really thank you for this visit and want to let you know that we have taken proper notice that you have risen above politics and all that is going around here to come and share with us at this moment that we are grieving. We say thank you.

“Let me also use this opportunity to wish you well in your political quest to govern this nation. We want the best for this country and only the best is good enough at this particular time.”

Tinubu was quoted as saying that the reign of the two prominent traditional rulers was peaceful, adding that the duo contributed to the peaceful atmosphere of the state.

The statement also quoted Tinubu as stating that the late Governor Alao-Akala equally contributed immensely to the political development and the love radiating within the political arena in the state.

He said, “I want to thank you, the governor. It was only last night that I thought of my coming here and we are here today. Having lost a former governor of this state, the Olubadan of Ibadanland and Soun of Ogbomoso, it is just for us to go back to the sense of value of people and their lives.

“With this situation, we share in your loss. You, as the governor on the saddle of power, take responsibility for the situation here. I want to say that we thank God Ibadan has been peaceful and not a den of violence but peaceful.

“Every other thing that has happened has taught us in the book of religion that we are just passing through and we will leave one day. But no matter how long, it is difficult to absorb the loss easily.

“Thank you for being accommodating. We gave you a short hour’s notice and you responded.

“That is a demonstration of a good character, which is rare. People get, sometimes, intoxicated with power and the arrogance of office can be overwhelming, but not with you. Thank you for receiving us so quickly.”

Tinubu’s visit to the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, came after he had paid condolence visits to the palaces of the Soun of Ogbomoso land, Olubadan of Ibadanland, and residence of the late Governor Alao-Akala, where he sympathised with the respective families.

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yes we wish him.the best. but he is not the best for Nigeria. we want a credible,healthly and young citizen to rule us. not this old family and friends spoilt cargo ship

Thiefnibus urchins are busy insulting GSM all over social media for addressing their Baron as former Governor of Lagos State and not National Leader of APC.

Ok..

“We really thank you for this visit and want to let you know that we have taken proper notice that you have risen above politics and all that is going around here to come and share with us at this moment that we are grieving. We say thank you.

“Let me also use this opportunity to wish you well in your political quest to govern this nation. We want the best for this country and only the best is good enough at this particular time.”

Unless you translate this message into Yoruba, you will not understand the meaning. It's a deep show of appreciation and gratitude by HE Seyi Makinde.

HE Seyi Makinde and Asiwaju Tinubu are both Omoluabi . As patriotic Nigerians, they both agreed that ,regardless of the difference in their political affiliation, we all want the best for the nation

“Thank you for being accommodating. We gave you a short hour’s notice and you responded.

“That is a demonstration of a good character, which is rare. People get, sometimes, intoxicated with power and the arrogance of office can be overwhelming, but not with you. Thank you for receiving us so quickly.”


This is political maturity and shows how highly HE Makinde respects and appreciates Asiwaju Tinubu.

Those who think HE Makinde, who in short hours of notice, could host Asiwaju Tinubu will do so for political mischief are living in a weird world of ipob bigotry and hatred.
These naysayers and bigoted tribesmen obviously don't understand the culture of the Yoruba.

Adieu to those departed Great Men of Oyo state. May God console their families, HE Makinde and the great people of Oyo state.
Ajise bi Oyo l'an ri, iran Baba Oyo ki n se bi baba enikan.

Tinubu can now use his tongue to count his teeth. Wisdom from Gov. Seyi Makinde

Politicians..... you can never tell where thier support would go

Tinubu didn't just go for 'sorry,I heard what happened' visit,he went to spy and position his agberos boys to carry out strikings whenever he gave order
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ChangetheChange:

Nice one Seyi Makinde for telling the Ancestor Tinubu the Truth.
Another table shaking to Thief-nubu dead on arrival presidential ambition

I don't think u read the newspaper directly, seems u only read headlines where the use of comma can change meaning entirely. Or still watch the video clip.

;Lol
Tinubu is a traitor
He wan use style
He thinks every body is a traitor like him?
Built up to 2011 election this guy flew to meet GEJ at the detriment of his party candidates ( Ribadu and Fola Adeola ) …

He actually worked for GEJ because of the money he got

Tinubu is a traitor

APC have no choice


Is either they give Tinubu, Fashola or Osinbajo the ticket or we destroy the party.

GSM will definitely support tinubu

JAMO84:
APC have no choice


Is either they give Tinubu, Fashola or Osinbajo the ticket or we destroy the party.

You guys can't. Not now. You are political orphans in both partyy

Tinubu should be allowed to contest so that his influence will be diminished completely.