‘It’s God that gives power’ — APC’s Teslim Folarin congratulates Seyi Makinde

Teslim Folarin, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Oyo, has congratulated Seyi Makinde on his re-election as the governor of the state. 

TheCable had reported that Makinde, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was declared the winner of the Oyo state governorship election on Sunday by Adebayo Bamire, INEC returning officer.

Makinde secured 563,756 votes to win the election, while Folarin came second with 256,685 votes.

PDP secured victory in 31 of the 33 LGAs in the state, while Folarin won two LGAs.

In a congratulatory statement on his social media pages, on Monday, Folarin appreciated the people of the state for their support throughout the campaign process.

“I congratulate Governor Seyi Makinde and appreciate Oyo state voters, APC members and other supportive stakeholders. All glory and adorations are due to Almighty God for his grace and for preserving our lives throughout the 2023 electioneering process,” the tweet read.

“I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Oyo state electorate for their support for all APC candidates in March 18 elections. 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 the 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 18, 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 Seyi Makinde.”