Former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s departure from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has been ridiculed by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde.
Everyone has free entry and exit, he said, adding that it is better for those who are keeping the party down to resign.
In an interview with media at the 10th anniversary of the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi’s tenure, the governor made this statement in Akure, the capital of Ondo state.
When questioned about Atiku’s decision to leave the party, the governor responded, “Politics is a game of interest.” That won’t harm the PDP as a party, in my opinion.
The People’s Democratic Party is a formal organization. We are free to come and go. It is best for everyone who would keep the PDP in power to resign.
Regarding if the Peoples Democratic Party is in danger from the Africa Democratic Congress, Makinde stated, “I don’t see ADC as a threat to PDP.”
The aim is much the same. You can associate and see what can be done if you are unhappy with the speed and pace of government.
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“But we must all understand that even though players, governors, and presidents come and go, our state and nation will always exist.”
The governor argued for a constitutional role for traditional rulers in his talk, “The Role of Nigeria’s Traditional Institutions in Nation Building: Impediments, Impacts, and Prospects.”
According to Makinde, his Oyo State administration has made a conscious effort to include traditional institutions within the framework of governance.
He claims that “we have been working well with traditional institutions in Oyo State, and we have had excellent outcomes from such collaborations.”
Therefore, in order to prevent them from continuing to float, we are advocating for a constitutional function for them. We can keep people accountable in addition to allowing them to take part and contribute.
Their position within the State Security Council was formalized by us. Our regal forebears are not spectators. They are peacekeepers, first responders, and sources of local intelligence.
