The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) during Saturday’s gubernatorial election in Oyo State has joined his counterpart from Accord, Chief Adebayo Adelabu to congratulate the winner of the poll and incumbent governor of the state, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde.
Adelabu, former Central Bank of Nigeria’s Deputy Governor had earlier on Sunday publicly congratulated Makinde.
In a statement he personally signed on Monday, the serving Senator also appreciated all members of his party.
Read the full text of the statement here:
All Glories and Adorations are due to Almighty God for His Grace and for preserving our lives throughout the 2023 electioneering process.
I would like to express my sincere appreciations to Oyo State electorates for their support for all APC candidates on February 25th and March 18th elections respectively. May God Bless you all.
To whom much is given, much is expected. It is on this note that I am offering my solemn gratitude to leaders and members of our great party – APC; the coalition parties, candidates of other political parties that worked for us, volunteers, the press as well as individuals that contributed to the Itesiwaju Ipinle Oyo 2023 project.
Furthermore, I give kudos to members of 2023 Oyo State APC Presidential and Governorship Campaign Council for the best-ever issue-based campaigns. Thank you for your absolute loyalty, dedication and commitment to the struggle.
I also laud the overwhelming support from my friends and political allies across the country. Thanks for being there always.
To our teeming party members and support groups, I appeal to you to remain calm as we study the results of the just concluded Governorship and House of Assembly elections held on Saturday, March 18th 2023.
It is God that Gives Power and Takes Power! May Oyo State and our people continue to prosper.
In conclusion, in line with the official pronouncement of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I hereby congratulate Engr. Seyi Makinde. Long live Oyo State! Long live APC!!
Yours in Selfless Service to Oyo State,
Senator Teslim Kolawole Folarin, OFR
[2023 Oyo State APC Governorship Candidate]
