*Also as Asabari LCDA Sole Head Administrator.
By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde has appointed Oyo State Accord Party Chairman, Prince Kolade Ojo, as the Secretary to the Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State and the Sole Head Administrator, Asabari Local Council Development Area of Oyo State
The governor also gave appointments to other former Accord Party leaders into key positions across different local government areas in the state.
Responding to the appointments, Prince Ojo expressed gratitude to Governor Makinde for fulfilling his promise of running an inclusive government that embraces members of different political parties.
Hon Ojo lauded the governor for his leadership style, which values and rewards loyalty and dedication.
Ayedero of Yorubaland and a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chieftain in Oyo state Hon Shina Peller while hailing Gov Makinde on the appointment of Hon Ojo and others said their appointments signifies a strategic move to foster unity, inclusiveness, and collaboration among different political parties in Oyo state
The former House of Representatives member vowed to work tirelessly to ensure the continuity of positive change and development under the leadership of Governor Makinde.
“The appointment of former Accord party chieftains in Governor Makinde’s government signifies a strategic move to foster unity, inclusiveness, and collaboration among different political stakeholders in Oyo State”, he said.
Hon Peller added, “By recognizing the contributions of various party members and rewarding their loyalty, the governor has demonstrated his commitment to good governance and partnership in driving sustainable development initiatives for the benefit of the people”.
“My leader, Governor Makinde, has made the PDP a beautiful bride to behold for the people of Oyo State, and I’m again pledging my unalloyed support for the continuity of dividends of democracy in Oyo State through him.”
New Nigerian recalls that before the 2023 general election, notable chieftains of the Accord Party like Honourabe Adebukola Ajaja, Prince Kolade Felix, and Honourabe Shina Peller, led a coalition of party members to join forces with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in support of Governor Makinde.’s re-election bid.
Their decision was based on the governor’s impressive performance in his first term and the desire for the continuity of development initiatives in Oyo State.