Oyo 2023: We’ll Reciprocate The Good Gesture Of Seyi Makinde – ACOMORAN Declares Support.
Oyo state chapter of the Amalgamated Commercial Tricycle and Motorcycle Owners, Repairers and Riders Association of Nigeria ACOMORAN has threw its weight behind the reelection bid of the incumbent governor of Oyo state Engr Seyi Makinde
The association made this known at a press conference in Ibadan which had in attendance ACOMORAN chairmen across the state
Oyo state chairman of the association, Mr Solomon Olugbode while addressing newsmen said the unanimous decision of the commercial motorcycle and tricycle riders to declare support for Seyi Makinde was as a result of the giant strides during his first term of the PDP governorship candidate.
Dr Olugbode highlighted some of the achievements of the incumbent governor to include creating enabling environment for commercial motorcycle rides to operate in the state, in contrary to what was obtainable in some states that ban Okada.
He said “When some state governors closed their eyes to the good side of Okada riders and some elites mounted pressure on the Seyi Makinde administration to follow the path, to reduce influx of okada riders into the state, the man of the people and Law abiding governor maintained that anyone who comes into Oyo State with the aim of making lawful business will not be restricted since it is enshrined in the 1999 constitution that a Nigerian can live and work in any part of Nigeria.”
“Today, Oyo State is one of the most peaceful states to live in because there is an enabling environment.”
“The approach of His Excellency during the END SARS also worth to be applauded. When some state governments used the state instruments of force and intimidation on the protesters, our governor did not joined them. He addressed them to remain calm and peaceful in pursuing their demands. He promised them that government would look into their requests and do the needful.”
“The effect of prompt payment of Salary is making life meaningful not only to the Civil Servants but all the citizens of Oyo State.”
“We all know what Oyo State looked like when salaries were delayed or denied. Building of modern terminus/motor parks and Okada/tricycle parks is also commendable. This also has been condemned by some because they travelled in their private cars and will not consider comfort of the masses whose only means of movement is public transportation. Thank you GSM, we need more okada/tricycle parks. The effect of this synergy between Oyo State government and ACOMORAN is reduction in jungle justice in the state.”
“The free Data collection of okada riders in the state is another wonder under GSM administration. This has reduced the menace of crimes perpetrated by motorcyclists who were not our members.
” As a responsible organization, our leadership have carefully examined the campaign promises and debates of the leading political parties and candidates. Our expectation from those eyeing the office is to hear what they can do better or differently. We are really disappointed. Instead of addressing issues, what we see and hear is hatred, maligning, castigation, and expression of revenge mission which cannot have any positive effect on our dear state and its people.
“My dear comrades in Oyo State, we have Gold placed on our hands. We enjoy the Gold. Certain quarters are promising us Diamond that we have neither seen nor be sure of. My question is: shall we drop the Gold and opt for the Diamond we are not sure of? Definitely, our response is capital NO!.
“On this note, we implore okada/tricycle riders to reciprocate the good gesture of Engineer Seyi Makinde by giving him your vote come Saturday 18th of March, 2023. It is believed that he who knows nothing believes anything.
