Oyo State council of Obas and traditional leaders have declared support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s re-election on Saturday.

Makinde, who is the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), is expectedly a top contender in the election.

The Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao on Thursday, said traditional rulers in the five broad zones of the State have already expressed their support for the incumbent, stressing that he was only affirming their position as the deputy chairman of the Oyo State Council of Obas and Chiefs.

Olugbon of Orile-Igbon, Oba Francis Alao

Oba Alao hinged the decision of the monarchs on Makinde’s performance, saying the Governor has “ shown credibility, character, good governance, brilliance, understanding of the economy, and has achieved infrastructural development.”

He added: “We cannot fold our arms because we are all stakeholders in Oyo State. Our support for Makinde is not on a partisanship basis but on credibility.

He should be re-elected based on his performance. He has done well and should be allowed to sustain the good work. I urge all Oyo State people to vote for him. He is an Omoluabi, an emerging leader.”