Posted by Amarachi on Mon 24th Feb, 2025 - tori.ng
Addressing the gathering, Makinde stressed that Osun must not become a political war zone due to avoidable disputes.
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has urged the All Progressives Congress (APC) to desist from acts that could destabilize Osun State.
He appealed to all political actors to adhere to legal processes rather than resort to self-help.
Speaking on Sunday in Osogbo during the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected local government chairmen, Makinde, who represented the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum, emphasized the importance of resolving disputes through the judiciary.
He was joined by the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, as they expressed concerns over rising political tensions in the state.
Addressing the gathering, Makinde stressed that Osun must not become a political war zone due to avoidable disputes.
“Osun should not be turned into a battleground over issues that can be resolved by the judiciary,” he stated.
He further reaffirmed the PDP’s commitment to governance and peace, urging the APC to stay away from disruptive activities.
“We do not want Wild Wild West. They should stay away from this group. We just want to peacefully deliver dividends to our people,” he said.
Makinde also warned against any attempts to undermine legal procedures, stating that all political grievances must be handled through the proper channels.
“Nobody should resort to self-help. Even if you have court judgements, there’s a process. Let the process go through,” he advised.
He further condemned the abuse of federal influence, stating that the rule of law must take precedence over political power plays.
“You cannot, because you have so-called federal might, want to propagate the process. This is a federal arrangement,” he added.