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Makinde’s cabinet of colourful commissioners

Makinde’s cabinet of colourful commissioners

“So, come with me, work with me; let us take Oyo State to greater glory. Together, we can do this!” These were the words of the Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, August 15, as he inaugurated the 14 newly-appointed commissioners who will work with him in steering the ship of the state.

Makinde: What APC should have done

Makinde: What APC should have done

Since the return to democratic mode of governance in 1999, Nigerians have been treated to a litany of electioneering promises by politicians across sundry levels of government. From councillorship to the Office of the President, candidates at every electioneering period have pledged to make life better for their people, if elected; a promise that have been observed more in the breach.

Governor Makinde: The limits of populism

Governor Makinde: The limits of populism

By Segun Odebunmi After about one month and two weeks of his inauguration, Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State is in the news again in a very dramatic way. His recent public declaration of assets valued at about N48.1 billion got many people talking. Much as many Nigerians who canvass transparency in government have commended […]

Makinde’s asset declaration: Beyond a hollow ritual

Makinde’s asset declaration: Beyond a hollow ritual

By making public the contents of his asset declaration form submitted at the Oyo State office of the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB) in Ibadan on Monday, July 15, 2019, Governor Seyi Makinde has, on the double, fulfilled one of his many campaign promises.