
The chairmanship hopeful and former Executive Secretary of Ibadan South East Local Government, Hon. (Engr.) Sunday Anthony Babatunde has felicitated the Executive Governor of Oyo State, His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, on the occasion of his 58th birthday, while also rejoicing with Christian faithful on the celebration of Christmas.
In a felicitation statement released through his Director of Strategic Media and Publicity, Kehinde Gbadeyanka, Hon. Babatunde described Governor Makinde’s birthday as an act of divine grace, noting that it coincided with the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

He explained that Governor Makinde has demonstrated to the people of Oyo State that his deeds reflect Christ-like leadership through numerous unprecedented achievements across virtually all sectors of the state. According to him, the governor has performed exceptionally well and has surpassed his predecessors in many ramifications of governance.
Hon. Babatunde urged the people of Oyo State not to allow what he described as expired and charlatan politicians to deprive them of the dividends of good governance through campaigns of calumny targeted at Governor Makinde’s laudable achievements.

He stressed that the only way to sustain good governance in the state is for citizens to obtain their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and remain committed to the Omituntun 3.0 agenda come 2027.
He further described Governor Seyi Makinde as a builder and transformer of modern Oyo State, noting that the state is steadily evolving towards a near mega-city status under his leadership.

Hon. Babatunde also enjoined Christians to use the Christmas season to spread love through giving and sharing. He called on Nigerians to pray fervently for the nation to overcome its security challenges and for divine intervention against evil-doers.
He concluded by wishing Governor Seyi Makinde a happy 58th birthday and extended warm wishes of a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year to all Nigerians.
