As a good citizen of Oyo state and social critic, it is apparent to look into some of the lapses of the Makinde Government. Whit’s some think its about politicsa or I’m taking side in support of the opposition party, I will rather implore all to take a microscopic glance on the constructivism of this criticism. The undying fact remains that he’s loved by all and sundry doesn’t give him a licenscriticizedeing criticised. Once it’s not politicalManynclined.
Much times have I visited Ibadan as a typical Ibadaa n indigene and staunch lover of Seyi Makinde’s style of governance. I hear people showering encomiums and praises on him because he’s loved and working for the masses. Quite Commendable. On my recent visiembarkedual, I grassrootson my grassroot journalism to know whdwells he still dwell in the heart of the people. Rough assessment.
Lo and Be there are some many changes in the story I heard compared to the one during the first visit. I had sbicycles with byclycle riders in the state and other matters arising from the state. A mantra of “Auxiliary will destroy Makinde’s Government” rented the air by the poor ‘Olokadas’. The Park Management System Introduced by the Governor is highly commendable but he made the wrong choice while choosing. Sure! Auxiliary’s the loyalty during campaign.
Yetarehis excesses is painting the govecolor “double colour”, I could vividly recall that the Fresh FM Mayor once interviewed Prof. Afonja (Comm for works and maintenance) he also affirmed that they are hearing the same report, Mayor even gave an instance of a park where they collect 21,50travelingvers travelling to North (precise state not recalled) while they remit 500 to the government coffer. I doubt if Makinde is aware of this. Many untold reports should be withheld for security reasons. This article is not funded by any NURTW or does not in any way attack the personality of The PMS disciplinary addresses yet addresses the level at which they extort the poor masses. “Olokadas and Micra drivers”.
An intelligent report unveiled that whenever the Manage er is going to office every morning, all cars before his car must vacate the banker avoid “pankere”, hope that ancient days is not returning to Oyo. Who dares talk? Death? Maybe.
There have been other frames added aside the daily 100naira, and those who fail to pay are beaten rootlessly, I hope you remember this was about to cause chaos between Igboho Oosha And the PMS manager, where he (Igboho) sternly advised the government curb the excesses of the PMS manager.
Hope Makinde won’t trade his second term with the excesses of his appointee, till date, The PMS has committed offences that what “Adigun Ibadan” did. Won’t the manager’s act sabotage Makinde effort to flush the PMS? Question for the gods I think.
While many protests have been done by helpless Ibadan riders, they see the government not replying as gross ineptitude. Maybe He would come out and take responsibility again, haster the deed as been done, people are crying, the extortion is beyond the NURTW era. Shoot the shot, Ibadan can never be ruled with total friendliness.
I wish to add few lines on other matters arisiwantt I don’t won’t hold my readers into ransom, Dear PMS Manager, People are Crying bitterly amidst this pandemic. Save their heads from the scorching sun of extortion. Let’s laugh again.
Oladele Opeyemi is a Grassroot Journalist.
