Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has declared that Nigeria can never become a one-party state, the frenetic moves by some people to push the country towards that direction notwithstanding.
Makinde stated this in Yola, on Saturday, during a civic reception held in honour of Adamawa State governor, Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, and the unveiling of the Margi National Attire.
He further explained in a release by his Special Adviser (Media), Dr Sulaimon Olanrewaju, that the plurality of ethnic nationalities would not make such an idea work.
He said: “In the history that was read, you can see that Nigeria is made up of several nations. As for those who are trying to push us into a one-party state, this is why it will not happen.”
Governor Makinde congratulated the Adamawa State governor on being honoured by his people, said his trajectory showed that he has come a long way in politics and it meant that if given the chance, Fintiri could achieve greater things.
“I was reading through his trajectory in the programme booklet and I saw that he got elected into the House of Assembly and was made the Minority Leader. He later became the Majority Leader.
“Later, he became the Deputy Speaker and then Speaker. And from there, he became acting governor and was later elected as governor. It means, if he is given a chance, he will go far.
“People always think it is very easy to give honour to one of your own. But, in reality, prophets are not always recognised in their own homes.
“So, this is a unique event today, and I want to congratulate the entire Margi Nation for honouring one of their own.”
In attendance at the event was the governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, who stated that both he and Governor Makinde would donate in support of the Margi National Attire initiative.
