Raphael Afonja congratulates Makinde on Supreme Court victory
Oyo Commissioner for works and transport, Prof Raphael Afonja has congratulated his boss, Governor Seyi makinde, over Wednesday’s Supreme Court ruling that affirmed his election as governor.
Afonja described the apex court ruling as an affirmation of the people’s will as expressed through their votes in the 2019 governorship election in the state.
According to the commissioner, the decision of the apex court has ended the tussle over the governorship of the state and removes all encumbrances on the path of the governor from fully delivering dividends of democracy to the people.
He expressed confidence that Governor Makinde would certainly accelerate the pace of development in Oyo, now that there would be no more unnecessary distraction.
“We seek for more support for the Governor now that all the doubts over his legitimacy have been cleared. The governor will continue to improve the welfare of the people and maintain law and order in the state”.
“Governor Makinde is a man of his word who has assured civil servants in the state of prompt payment of salaries and will continue to address security challenges in a measurable and more impactful manner”.
The commissioner further congratulated people of oyo state and applauded judiciary for being the last hope of a common man.