By Bola Bamigbola
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, congratulated Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on his re-election at Saturday’s governorship election.
Adeleke, in a statement he personally signed obtained in Osogbo, described the outcome of the election as a vote of confidence on the Makinde’s performance since he came on board as Oyo helmsman.
According to him, Makinde’s victory was a sort of voters’ validation of the rapid development Oyo has witnessed under his leadership.
“I congratulate my brother, Governor Seyi Makinde on his re-election at the polls. Residents of Oyo State have reaffirmed their faith and confidence in his performance.
“They have confirmed the rapid development of Oyo State, under the able leadership of my brother, Seyi Makinde.
“On behalf of the people and government of Osun State, I extend our warm felicitation to Governor Makinde. I look forward to years of partnership and collaboration between our two states on inter-state infrastructures among others,” Adeleke said.
Describing Oyo and Osun states as siamese twins, Adeleke called for closer partnership in economic and social affairs between the two states.
Source: The Punch
