PDP: Again, Makinde backs Wike says Ayu must resign

Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has said he will not work for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar should Sen. Iyorchia Ayu remains national chairman of the party.

Makinde made the declaration when he appeared as a pundit on Southwest Political Circuit, a popular program on Fresh 105.9 FM Ibadan at the weekend.

He said that he will only work for the PDP candidates from Oyo State in 2023 if the status quo remains when asked if he will work for Atiku should Ayu remain the national chairman.

When reminded the presidential election comes together with that of the National Assembly, the Governor assured that voters are more politically conscious than before, stressing that they vote for candidates of their choice when necessary, The Nations wrote.

Makinde, a big ally of Governor Nyesom Wike explained that he and the others wont back down until a southerner occupies the position of national chairman of the party.

He said: “The Governors of southern Nigeria came together across party lines to say power should return to the South in 2023.

“For peace, equity, justice, progress and fairness, we asked that after eight years of presidency in the North, let it come to the South for inclusivity. Taking into cognizance the unity of this country and for people of the South to feel the inclusiveness here, we did that.

“We got to our own presidential convention, my party chose a northerner as its candidate. We said fair enough, commit to few things. Commit that positions will be spread across the geo-political zones.

“If my party selects a northern candidate and we are saying do some things and if they are not listening to us, we will focus on winning our elections in Oyo State. I, Seyi Makinde, will not stay in my comfort zone, if the needful is not done. I am not a slave in this country but we still have the time.

“We will score 100 per cent in Oyo State. The people have made up their minds to vote for us because they have tasted several governments in Oyo State.

“Oyo State people will not vote to be in slavery because lean freedom is better than fat slavery.”

NBA