The Oyo State Governor-elect, Seyi Makinde, says he will retain persons appointed by the outgoing All Progressives Congress if they are found to be competent.

Makinde, who won the governorship election on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party said this during an interview with Lagelu FM 96.7 which was monitored by our correspondent on Tuesday.

The governor-elect, who spoke in Yoruba language, said he would put competence ahead of party consideration.

He said, “We are willing to work with anyone even in the APC. If we see they are good or if an appointee appointed by the APC is good, we will retain him. At the end of the day, people are more concerned with results.”

He also announced a cancellation of the N3,000 education levy which was imposed on students by the Governor Abiola Ajimobi-led government.

“The N3,000 which students are made to pay as education levy will be stopped immediately I take over on May 29. The money is about N1.2bn but let parents now hold unto that money and use it for their personal matters,” he said.

Makinde said he would personally handle economic matters and take responsibility for anything that happens in the state.

The governor-elect said he would set a six-month target for the economic revival and improve the health sector and the security of the state.

He said, “We will set financial targets for ourselves every six months to make our selfs financially stable so that we will not rely on federal allocations anymore. I will personally handle the economy.

“I will focus on agriculture and use it to drive the economy. We will put experts in that field.”

Makinde said governing a state like Oyo would require cooperation and synergy, adding that he would consult Governor Abiola Ajimobi; ex-Governor Adebayo Alao-Akala and his predecessor, Rashidi Ladoja, for advice as he prepares to resume office on May 29.

The governor-elect said his government would look into the dismissal of some government workers with a view to reinstating those who did not deserve to be sacked.

“All government workers who were sacked without fault, we will review the circumstances surrounding their sack and those who didn’t deserve dismissal will be reabsorbed,” Makinde said.


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Ok

PDP don't play politics of Hate and bitterness like APC

Congrats once again sir .

This guy is more matured and decent than constituted authority,

That's the spirit....

This one was not rigged. But you will see some idiots complaining about Borno result

If na APC them go dey chase shadow.. Will all the support in Kwara, I just hope d new governor elect in Kwara performs.

APCsupporter:
This one was not rigged. But you will see some idiots complaining about Borno result

Ibumol can help if you are in sifia pain

respect80:

Ibumol can help if you are in sifia pain

My joy was completed the very day Buhari won. I also got Elrufai as a Bonus

I'm just pointing out your hypocrisy

Hmmmmmn. Makinde . I gbadun ur style. Make Adelabu go queue till 2027. And if he likes ,he should hibernate again and come out smoking 5 months to the election time to buy votes. He thinks say na money fit win election for Oyo. He turn father Christmas a night to the election by dishing out millions of money. Both ui students wnd uch meds chop money clean mouth

APCsupporter:



My joy was completed the very day Buhari won. I also got Elrufai as a Bonus

I'm just pointing out your hypocrisy

Liar!
You mean you weren't expecting something different in Oyo before things went the other way round?
Just asking o

I'm liking this guy already...

The non interference by godfatherism in Oyo state made PDP to win that election.The day godfatherism will end in Lagos state election other political parties will emerge as governor of Lagos.

cucumbae:
The non interference by godfatherism in Oyo state made PDP to win that election.The day godfatherism will end in Lagos state election other political parties will emerge as governor of Lagos.

are you saying Tinubu didn't intervene in Oyo Governorship election? You need prayer

He should settle down to understand the challenges in the education sector before taking a decision. The levy is used for school maintenance and to subsidise PTA appointed teachers since all schools are terribly understaffed. I don't see how 1000 per term is too much to pay for a child in school.

I got involved through Alumni intervention so I know what I'm saying. The outstanding schools of yesteryears have become shadows of themselves due to overpopulation and paucity of funds. A lot needs to be done to raise the standards. If only he can do what Tinubu did with Lagos schools. ..Return some back to the original owners over a period of time and concentrate state resources on the remaining public schools thereby saving costs for the provision of free education for the truly indigent ones.

In the first place, the schools got messed up due to unplanned free education. It was mass education without any consideration for merit. All students moved to the next class irrespective of performance. That marked the beginning of the lowering of standards and lack of commitment of teachers and students. Ajimobi tried hard to improve on the situation even as people resisted.

Any hasty decision may not augur well. He should set up committees to look into all key areas or wait for the handover notes.

cucumbae:
He didnt because amosu refused to be teleguided.

Amosun in Oyo state?

darediamond:

That is exactly why I DO needs to be in Government.
They are more MATURED IN THE WAY REASON and ACT.

YOUR COMMENT THOUGH WITH FEW WORDS.IS HIGHLY LOADED. BUT ONLY WISE NIGERIAN YOUTHS CAN DECERN THAT!

you mean the likes of fayoshe, wike etc are very mature?

see nigerian yoot..

i thought apc has shitload of pdp members in their first 4 years.. so apc changed them?

again, see nigerian yoot. tueh

Click like for seyi Makinde.


Click share for adelabu.

This man knows nothing about government. I think he needs to carefully study the extent of damage done by the Ajimobi government before making some declaration or else he will end up like the APC central government always blaming the PDP's 16 years.

In as much as he has good intentions for Oyo state, I think he needs to carefully study things before making promises. Oyo state loves him and wants him to succeed.

slimany:
Hmmmmmn. Makinde . I gbadun ur style. Make Adelabu go queue till 2027. And if he likes ,he should hibernate again and come out smoking 5 months to the election time to buy votes. He thinks say na money fit win election for Oyo. He turn father Christmas a night to the election by dishing out millions of money. Both ui students wnd uch meds chop money clean mouth

Penkele has nothing to lose he will replace Shittu has Minister from Oyo...

Former Deputy of CBN can't go down the drain like that...

cucumbae:
The non interference by godfatherism in Oyo state made PDP to win that election.The day godfatherism will end in Lagos state election other political parties will emerge as governor of Lagos.

We can't change a winning team...

Oyo hasn't gotten the right formula so they had keep testing until the hit the right one...
Everyone knows Lagos has always been lucky with through breed of governors
From Jakande to Otedola to Marwa then to 21st century star boys...

KunleyY19:


Penkele has nothing to lose he will replace Shittu has Minister from Oyo...

Former Deputy of CBN can't go down the drain like that...

Lol. Bros, Penkele for where Shittu dey. Shittu is the right man of Buhari .Did u know Ajimobi and the entire Oyo state APC was against shittu nomination, but buhari still went ahead to appoint him. I just hope Tinubu will help penkele out vos the guy too lose money. As in, he spend extremely too much. I pray he won't go bankrupt.

KunleyY19:


We can't change a winning team...

Oyo hasn't gotten the right formula so they had keep testing until the hit the right one...
Everyone knows Lagos has always been lucky with through breed of governors
From Jakande to Otedola to Marwa then to 21st century star boys...

What about funsho William una kill. Tinubu would have been a history in Lagos today if only , if only , Funsho Williams escaped that assassination. And everyone knows Tinubu was the brain behind it.

slimany:


What about funsho William una kill. Tinubu would have been a history in Lagos today if only , if only , Funsho Williams escaped that assassination. And everyone knows Tinubu was the brain behind it.

do not mind that indomie generation. Tinubu would been history if Funso Williams is still alive.

slimany:


Lol. Bros, Penkele for where Shittu dey. Shittu is the right man of Buhari .Did u know Ajimobi and the entire Oyo state APC was against shittu nomination, but buhari still went ahead to appoint him. I just hope Tinubu will help penkele out vos the guy too lose money. As in, he spend extremely too much. I pray he won't go bankrupt.

Shittu no go return with that NYSC certificate issue...Laye!!!

Penkele is best placed... Watch him to stage a comeback like Akeredolu...
He must learn first...Makinde sef don learn ...

A wise move Sir.

Competence before party affiliation.

APC will put pressure on this guy to decamp .

Continue running your mouth like tap water. Get to work seyi.

I understand your good intention(s) of running an inclusive government but sometimes, such move doesn't turn out good as expected in the end based on the politics of calumny that is been practised in our dear country.
But nevertheless, let's see how it will unfold.
I wish you all the very best as you take Oyo State to the summit of greatness.
Once again, congratulations sir.
Congratulations to the good people of Oyo State.