APM disputed INEC’s declaration of Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as the winner after 563,756 votes.

Source: https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/13/tribunal-dismisses-apms-petition-against-makindes-victory/

A short video of the event making the rounds showed Obasanjo tongue-lashing the monarchs for not rising to their feet to greet Makinde - an action he described as disrespectful to constituted authorities.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/oluwo-asks-obasanjo-to-apologise-for-ordering-oyo-monarchs-to-stand-greet/k9sjh67

Don’t forget that many Obas and a lot of Tinubu support groups have also endorsed him (Makinde) based on his monumental achievements.”

Source: https://punchng.com/upsets-likely-as-28-states-elect-governors-today/

Feeding questions on whether Makinde has a religious bias, Ladoja said: “This is the 10th year the governor has been organising Ramadan lectures.

Source: https://thenationonlineng.net/why-politicians-criticise-makinde-ladojas-wife/

G-5 is set to storm Oyo for the reelection campaign of Makinde.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1512740-pdp-crisis-tension-looms-atikus-supporters-minister-makinde-hold-major-rally-ibadan/

Governor Seyi Makinde, on Friday, approved the appointment of Col. Oladipo James Ajibola as the Director-General, Operation Burst.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/makinde-appoints-operation-burst-dg-11-other-aides/

Governor Seyi Makinde polled 174 votes to emerge victorious at his polling unit.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/politics/1525982-oyo-2023-pdp-apc-rivals-toughens-winner-emerges-makindes-polling-unit/

He said that Gov. Seyi Makinde had rebuilt a Mosque demonished as a result of the bus terminals construction, and that the governor had paid N50 million to owner of the affected church building.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/bus-terminal-oyo-govt-pays-n325m-compensation-to-property-owners/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bus-terminal-oyo-govt-pays-n325m-compensation-to-property-owners

He said that Makinde has nobody to blame for the development, adding he could not eat his cake and have it.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/2023-prepare-for-your-defeat-apc-tells-makinde-pdp/

If you are patriotic and a man with conscience, you will know that Makinde has done nothing but more harm to the state than good and we cannot afford to retain him.”

Source: https://punchng.com/gov-election-presidential-poll-results-put-pressure-on-ikpeazu-sanwo-olu-makinde-okowa-el-rufai-others/

In his speech, Makinde maintained that traditional rulers contribute towards securing the society and ensuring peaceful trade relations, an integral part of development in the state.

Source: https://guardian.ng/news/traditional-institutions-involvement-in-governance-will-spur-development-makinde/

“In your environment, if you see something untoward, please report to the appropriate security agencies through our Citizen Emergency Number 615. Once again, Merry Christmas,” Makinde said.

Source: https://www.opinionnigeria.com/prayers-patience-and-bold-action-can-restore-nigeria-makinde/

I will make good use of them, they will boost my farm outputs and we shall continue to pray for Governor Makinde to have a successful tenure in office, we really appreciate him.”

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/fuel-subsidy-removal-and-fight-against-food-insecurity-in-oyo-state/

Makinde added that his government was embracing the economic diversification policy as means of boosting the Internally Generated Revenue and creating jobs for the people in the state.

Source: https://punchng.com/steer-clear-of-mining-sites-fg-warns-traditional-rulers/

Makinde, at a press conference in Abeokuta, said he liaised with other security agents to ensure the number of security barricades along Idiroko border is reduced to its bare minimum.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/06/10/weve-reduced-checkpoints-on-idiroko-border-road-customs/

Makinde believes that this represents wastage of public funds, in valuable foreign currency, that would be better channelled into supporting Nigeria’s ailing healthcare system.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinero/2023/05/29/nigeria-has-a-new-president-but-a-familiar-debate-about-medical-tourism/

Makinde disclosed that the transportation of goods along the route has become easier, with no disturbance from security agents.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2023/06/10/weve-reduced-checkpoints-on-idiroko-border-road-customs/

Makinde excelled the others; therefore, LP in Oyo state has decided to use its structure throughout the 33 local government areas to support his re-election for another four years of giant development,’’ Atayese stressed.

Source: https://realnewsmagazine.net/labour-party-adopts-pdps-gov-makinde-as-oyo-states-guber-candidate/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=labour-party-adopts-pdps-gov-makinde-as-oyo-states-guber-candidate

Makinde explained that their visit was to pay homage to the president-elect and to pledge their support for his incoming administration.

Source: https://www.pulse.ng/news/politics/wike-says-tinubu-has-what-it-takes-to-turn-nigeria-around/dtphmv8

Makinde urged the business community to avoid ilicit trades and activities capable of adversely affecting the economy and reputation of the state.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/customs-seizes-goods-worth-n231m-in-ogun/