Igbo residents back Makinde amid alleged impeachment plot
Igbo residents across Oyo State have thrown their weight behind Governor Seyi Makinde amid alleged impeachment plot. The group distanced itself from those championing the Governor’s removal, saying they are
Igbo residents across Oyo State have thrown their weight behind Governor Seyi Makinde amid alleged impeachment plot.
The group distanced itself from those championing the Governor's removal, saying they are solidly behind Makinde and will continue to support his administration and whoever succeeds him.
Some members of the Oyo House of Assembly, believed to be loyal to Makinde, denied nvolvement in impeachment plot against the Governor.
Speaking on behalf of Igbo residents in the state, Barr. Ndo Ofurunna, said: "The alleged impeachment plot against our performing Governor in Oyo State is a distraction and unholy wish.
"We wish to state categorically that Governor Seyi Makinde has earned the confidence of the people of Oyo State through visible projects, transparent leadership, and people-oriented governance.
"Across roads, schools, healthcare delivery, agriculture, investment climate, and worker welfare, this administration has shown seriousness of purpose and a commitment to sustainable progress.
"Under Governor Makinde, Oyo State has also enjoyed relative peace, religious harmony, and ethnic inclusion, making the state a model of coexistence for all Nigerians, including the large Igbo community resident here.
"As law-abiding residents and stakeholders in the prosperity of this state, we will not fold our arms and watch external forces sow division where unity has been carefully nurtured.
"We therefore urge all citizens of Oyo State to remain calm, vigilant, and focused on the bigger picture of development, refusing to be distracted by noise, propaganda, or politically motivated rumours.
"We also call on leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party to prevail on members whose reckless utterances are capable of deepening internal tensions and weakening the party ahead of future political engagements.
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"Politics should be about ideas, service, and progress not blackmail, manufactured crises, or attempts to hijack functioning institutions for selfish ends.
"We equally appeal to all traditional and political leaders in Oyo State to continue to protect the peace of the state and reject any outsider seeking to manipulate our internal affairs for personal gain.
"Let it be known that the people of Ibadan and the wider Oyo State are politically conscious, peace-loving, and development-driven.
"Attempts to import political battles from other states will fail because our people can clearly distinguish performance from propaganda."
