The Onpetu of Ijeru in Ogbomosoland, Oyo State, Oba Sunday Oyediran, alongside Ibadan family heads, popularly known as Mogajis and part II chiefs in Ibadanland, have thrown their weight behind the re-election bid of the state Governor, Seyi Makinde.
“I took a bold decision to save that institution, and it is one of the proudest moments for me as a governor.” He stressed.
Earlier, the Onpetu, Oba Oyediran, had called on Mogajis, Baales, and market and artisanal groups at the meeting to look at the governor’s achievements in the last three years and seven months, stating that Makinde had been exceptional and thus deserved to be re-elected for another term.
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