Hon. Adedeji Dhikrullahi Stanley Olajide, a member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Digital, Information Communication Technology and Cybersecurity, has lauded Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, for what he described as his “resilient and spirited leadership” in repositioning the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for national relevance ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Olajide, who also serves on the Main Committee of the 2025 Elective National Convention of the PDP and is a member of the crucial Zoning Committee, stated this in Abuja, at the end of the 102nd meeting of the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the party.
He praised the governor’s pivotal role in ensuring rancour free deliberations and a smooth zoning process, which he said reflects fairness and balance in the spirit of the party’s founding principles.
According to the lawmaker, Governor Makinde’s deft political management was instrumental in the zoning of the PDP presidential ticket to the South, a decision he believes will not only sustain internal cohesion but also reposition the party as a credible alternative to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
“Governor Seyi Makinde has shown again that he is not only a leader in Oyo State but also a stabilising force within the PDP nationwide,” Hon. Olajide stated.
“His capacity to rally diverse interests and still ensure a rancour free process speaks volumes of his political maturity. The zoning outcome is fair, balanced and reflects the collective will of the party.”
He noted that the governor’s interventions were consistent with the vision of the PDP’s founding fathers, describing Makinde as the new face shaping the developmental politics of Nigeria.
Olajide emphasised that Engr. SEYI Makinde’s track record in Oyo State, where he has combined infrastructural development with people centred governance, has become a model for what the PDP can offer at the national level, while maintaining that the governor’s rising national profile has placed him at par with reform minded leaders driving the evolution of a new political culture in Nigeria.
“Governor Makinde is not just the pride of Oyo State; he is a force the entire nation must reckon with in shaping the future of our democracy.”
“The PDP under Makinde’s influence is demonstrating that it has the courage and determination to send the APC packing. What we are witnessing is a rebirth of the party, one anchored on equity, justice and performance,” the federal lawmaker said.
He urged party stakeholders nationwide to rally behind Makinde and other democratic voices within the PDP to sustain the momentum towards victory in 2027 across Nigeria, insisting that the party has “come to stay as the most organised and people driven political platform in Nigeria.”
