A member of the House of Representatives and Oyo South Senatorial candidate of the Allied People’s Movement (APM), Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Olajide Odidiomo, has called on indigenes of Oyo state to rally behind the presidential ambition of the state Governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, describing his emergence as an opportunity for the state to project one of its own onto the national political stage.
Olajide, in a statement on Monday, made available to journalists by his Special Adviser Media and Public Affairs, Tolu Mustapha on the 2027 presidential election, said Makinde’s emergence as the APM presidential candidate had created a major political development for Oyo state, urging indigenes across political divides to recognize the importance of having an Oyo son in the presidential race and give him the necessary support.
According to him, Makinde’s presidential bid should be seen beyond partisan politics, as it represents an opportunity for the people of Oyo state to demonstrate solidarity with one of their own seeking the highest elective office in the country. He urged Oyo state indigenes at home and in the diaspora to rally around the aspiration.
“Charity begins from home. When one of our own has stepped forward to seek the presidency, Oyo state should be the first to support him. This is a moment for us to stand together and show the nation that we can support one of our own when the opportunity comes,” Olajide said.
The lawmaker said Makinde had, through his years in public service and tenure as governor, established himself as a prominent political figure from the state, adding that his presidential ambition had further elevated Oyo state’s profile in national politics. He called on political leaders, traditional institutions, religious bodies, professionals, youths and other stakeholders in the state to support and promote the aspiration.
Olajide, however, stressed that supporting Makinde did not mean abandoning individual political convictions, but recognizing the significance of an Oyo state indigene seeking the presidency. “This is our own. Let us give him our support, allow Nigerians to hear his message and let the people ultimately decide,” he said.
