Wike lauds Nigerians for returning power to south, says Tinubu’s victory best for the country

Wike gave the charge on Friday in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital when he joined his Oyo State counterpart, Governor Seyi Makinde in the commissioning of Aviation Fuel Depot and Dr. Omololu Olunloyo 3.2km airport road dualisation.

“Your governor (Makinde) has shown that he is a man you can depend on; he has shown that he is a man that will not tolerate complete slavery. I am happy he is one of those that have made history by making sure power shifts to the South,” he said.

Speaking on the project and lauding Makinde for the effort, Wike said: “You cannot be spending state money on Federal Government project and still allow the FG to give direction or instruction. Tell the FG to refund the monies he has been spending on the airport or he hands off and hand over the airport to them. And that is what we are talking about, true federalism. Restructuring, that is the way. This is historic as in it is the first day that aircraft can load fuel here and continue their journey.

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He enjoined the people of Oyo State to reciprocate Makinde’s good gesture by re-electing him to power during the governorship election, come 11th of March. “On the 11th of March, close your eyes, don’t ask, everything you press must be umbrella,” Wike said. Earlier in his remarks, the host governor, Makinde assured that his administration, if re-elected will sustain the good works and ensure that the people are better for it.

Highlight of the event include, commissioning of 500,000 litre capacity Aviation Fuel Depot, 3.2km dual carriage, Dr Victor Omololu Olunloyo Airport road dualisation, and flag off construction of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo Park. Other dignitaries at the event include a former governor of Ondo State, Olusegun Mimiko, traditional rulers, community leaders, party leaderships among others.