Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared that the people of the state will determine who succeeds him in 2027.
Makinde made this known in a statement issued on Saturday by his Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju.
The governor emphasized that residents of the state would decide their future by choosing his successor, ensuring continuity in governance.
However, he noted that he would publicly announce his preferred candidate ahead of the election to guide the people in sustaining the state’s developmental progress.
“So, in the midst of all these developments, many have been asking – we have two years to go. What next? How do we know the next person won’t come and remove the foundation our administration has laid and is building on?” Makinde said.
“The truth is, it is in the hands of the people of Oyo State to chart a new path and decide their destiny.
You gave me the opportunity to serve you, and so you will also decide who will serve you next.
“As I stated during the 11th Omituntun Ramadan Lecture a few days ago, sometime in 2026, I will reveal who I will be supporting for the 2027 gubernatorial elections.
“It will then be left to you, the good people of Oyo State, to say if you want that continuity,” he added.
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