Makinde says PDP now free from disruptive elements
Seyi Makinde, Governor of Oyo State, has announced that those he called “vagabonds” who previously held sway in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have been expelled. Speaking at the unveiling of the Oyo State PDP secretariat in Ibadan, he said the party is now free from internal disruption. Makinde reflected on his own past association with the group and emphasized that he no longer supports them. He also clarified that the government is not involved in the party’s legal or national leadership matters.
Key takeaways
- Seyi Makinde declared that disruptive individuals, whom he referred to as “vagabonds,” have been expelled from the PDP.
- He explained that this group gained influence after the PDP lost power at the federal level in 2015, filling a leadership vacuum.
- Makinde admitted to previously being aligned with the group but stated he has since withdrawn his support.
- He emphasized that neither he nor the government is involved in the party’s internal legal disputes or national leadership.
- The governor predicted that the group’s influence is fading and said he would not support their continued control of the party.
