By Adesina Soyooye
Akin Alabi, the lawmaker representing Egbeda/Ona Ara Federal Constituency is having a good laugh at Seyi Makinde, the Governor of Oyo State, for aspiring to the office of the President in 2027.
The Honourable Member says it is a huge joke; that Makinde cannot be serious because even the Governor’s gateman knows he is a joker, not capable of winning the Presidential election.
Alabi who described Governor Makinde’s efforts as “political theatrics,” said this during a radio programme on Flier 103.3FM in Ibadan.
He questioned Makinde’s seriousness in his presidential ambition and insisted that the Governor’s aspiration is aimed at “keeping himself in the political conversation and on the ballot rather than pursuing the presidency as a serious project.”
His words: “His gateman knows he can’t be president. Don’t let us deceive ourselves. His aspiration is like comedy. We all know he has no plan to be president. Even his gateman knows. He is only using it for political theatrics.”
He connected Makinde’s interest in the presidential race to the political calculations connecting the candidacy of Bimbo Adekanmbi.
According to him, Governor Makinde seeks to remain in the presidential race because he thinks Adekanmbi could not independently withstand the political contest if presented alongside other candidates.
He said: “He only wishes to be in the conversation and ballot because he knows Bimbo Adekanmbi can’t stand alone.
“This is democracy. Every party can have their candidates. The people will decide if they want continuity or controversy.
“Makinde knows Bimbo cannot stand alone. He knows if we present Adekanmbi and present Alli, he knows reasonable people won’t vote Bimbo if he stands alone, so he is contesting to stand by and support him,” Alabi said.
Governor Makinde is the Presidential Candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement, APM.
Discover more from The Source
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
