With six days left to the governorship election in Oyo State, a coalition of Bola Tinubu support groups, on Sunday, threw its weight behind the re-election bid of the state governor, Seyi Makinde of the Peoples Democratic Party.
The groups include the Southern for Tinubu BAT Democracy; Yoruba Campaign for BAT and Tinubu Campaign Movement.
They made the decision known during their solidarity visit to the residence of the deputy governor, Adebayo Lawal, in Ibadan, the state capital.
A statement jointly signed by its national coordinator and public relations Officer/director of strategy, Adebayo Moronsole and Emmanuel Adesanya, respectively, said, “Makinde should continue in office for the improved life of the people of the state, therefore, the Southwest for Bola Ahmed Tinubu coalition groups are pledging our support for him and his deputy.
“We are here today, Your Excellency, to declare our support for governor Makinde and his deputy. This decision was a result of their outstanding performances in the office.
“The group has no fewer than 372,000 members who have their Permanent Voter Cards. Our grassroots immobilizers are now on a house-to-house campaign for the re-election of the governor.
“We have enjoyed many good works by Makinde’s administration, including peace and security in the state. We, therefore, urge the residents to support his re-election for the continuation of the good works.” the statement added.