Don’t flip Osun into wild wild west, Makinde warns APC

Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has cautioned the All Progressives Congress in opposition to destabilising Osun State, urging adherence to the rule of legislation and warning in opposition to resorting to self-help.

Talking on Sunday in Osogbo on behalf of the Peoples Democratic Party Governors’ Discussion board, Makinde confused the necessity for political actors to resolve disputes by way of authorized channels moderately than fomenting unrest. He was joined by the Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Discussion board, Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, as they attended the swearing-in ceremony of newly elected native authorities chairmen in Osun.

The PDP Governors’ Discussion board emphasised the significance of studying from historical past and avoiding actions that would plunge Osun into disaster.

“Osun shouldn’t be become a battleground over points that may be resolved by the judiciary,” Makinde acknowledged.

Whereas addressing the gathering, Makinde reiterated the PDP’s dedication to governance and peace.

“We are not looking for Wild Wild West. They need to avoid this group. We simply need to peacefully ship dividends to our individuals,” he mentioned.

The Oyo State governor additionally warned in opposition to any makes an attempt to undermine authorized processes.

“No one ought to resort to self-help. Even in case you have court docket judgements, there’s a course of. Let the method undergo,” he added.

Criticising any potential abuse of federal affect, Makinde acknowledged, “You can not, as a result of you might have so-called federal may, need to propagate the method. This can be a federal association.”

Calling on the APC to permit peace to reign in Osun, Makinde insisted that authorized procedures should be adopted in addressing grievances.

“If anyone has a judgment, there’s a process for enforcement of court docket choices. It’s unlawful to resort to self-help,” he mentioned.

The assertion comes amid rising political tensions in Osun. Concluding his remarks, Makinde congratulated the newly sworn-in council chairmen.