Dare Babalola
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has pledged to prevent individuals he deems unfit from taking control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), potentially allowing another party to gain power in the state.
Governor Makinde made this statement on Tuesday while addressing party leaders and members at the newly inaugurated Oyo State PDP Secretariat in Ibadan, during a gathering of key stakeholders from across the state.
The governor described the individuals as “vagabonds”, string that his administration and loyal party members would resist any attempt by disgruntled elements to undermine the stability, unity, and electoral strength of the PDP for selfish interests.
Governor Makinde acknowledged his past collaborations with some current critics of the party, but emphasised that he had since distanced himself from them, implying their actions were now driven by personal interests rather than the party’s welfare.
He said, “The first thing I want to say is that, in Yorubaland, we always say that if you see a house or a compound that is peaceful, it is because the vagabond in that house has not yet grown up.
“The vagabonds in PDP have grew up in 2015, had their time, and in 10 years, a decade, they practiced their ‘vagabondcy’ in the PDP. But they were expelled in November 2025. So, no more vagabonds in PDP.”
“I once dined and wined with them. I even puked with them, but I have repented,” he added.
Governor Makinde emphasised that the PDP in Oyo State remains the authentic platform for progressive governance, adding that internal disputes and distractions would not be allowed to derail the party’s focus on delivering good governance to the people.
He further expressed confidence in the judiciary, stating that ongoing legal battles involving the party would ultimately be resolved in PDP’s favour.
“I believe strongly in the judiciary. At the end of the day, justice will be done, and the PDP will get justice,” the governor said.
