Seyi Makinde: A Governor with a Difference

Being a humanitarian means that you have a heart large enough to accept people of all beliefs and circumstances. This is the kind of person many world leaders aspire to be. This is the kind of person that the Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, is. A knowledgeable man, Makinde sees little in the differences between individuals, using his actions to show his love for all people.

Critics and public commentators are still confused over Makinde’s most recent actions. Convinced that he has something else in mind outside the immediate scope of these actions, these critics have researched the motives of the governor and only found that he does what he does because he wants to and believes that he is making a difference with these actions.

For those unaware of these actions, Makinde has erected a new mosque for the Muslim faithful in his state. Using the blueprint provided to him by the leaders of the mosque, the government erected a beautiful edifice that is expected to stand the test of time and remind others that Makinde stands by all people.

There is a story behind this move of Makinde’s. Not long ago, the news made the rounds that Makinde was set to demolish the Adogba Central Mosque in Ibadan. The naysayers did not report that the demolition was going to affect a church building nearby. Being a Christian, it was assumed that the governor was playing pranks on the Muslims.

However, Makinde personally visited the Muslims during a prayer session held at the mosque to be demolished. After the prayers, he explained why the building needed to go and promised to erect another close to the original location. And this is just what he did, letting the Muslims worship in a bigger and better place.

Now, it is clear to Makinde’s critics that he has nothing else in mind than what he says. Now called a promise keeper, Makinde has demonstrated that he is different from every other governor that his people know, in the past or present.