In a statement signed by his Personal Assistant, Mr Cosmas Oni, on Monday in Ibadan, Suara stated that his resignation was due to calls by his supporters in Ibadan North Local Government area of the state.
Suara, a former member of the House of Representatives representing Ibadan North Federal Constituency, praised the achievements of Governor Makinde, saying that they have endeared him to support the governor’s second term bid.
He expressed gratitude to the elders and Olukayode Joshua, the NNPP Governorship candidate, for giving him the opportunity to serve as the Director-General of the campaign team.
In his statement, Suara called on all the people of Oyo State to turn out in large numbers and cast their votes for Makinde and all the PDP House of Assembly candidates on March 18 for more dividends of democracy in the state.
Governor Makinde has been receiving endorsements and support from various political groups and individuals as he seeks re-election in the forthcoming gubernatorial election in Oyo State.
Makinde has initiated and executed several developmental projects in the state since his assumption of office, which have endeared him to the people of Oyo State.
The governor has, on several occasions, expressed his determination to continue his good works in the state if re-elected.
The support and endorsement of Rep. Akintunde Suara, a prominent figure in the state, is expected to boost the chances of Governor Makinde’s re-election bid.
Suara's decision to resign from his position as the Director-General of the NNPP campaign team and support the governor’s re-election bid is seen as a significant development in the political landscape of Oyo State.
It is expected that Suara’s support will further strengthen the PDP’s chances of winning the gubernatorial election in the state, as the NNPP is seen as one of the major opposition parties in Oyo State.
The governorship election in Oyo State is scheduled to hold on Saturday, March 18, 2023, and Governor Makinde is seeking re-election under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Several other candidates are also vying for the governorship position in the state under different political parties.
The election is expected to be keenly contested, with different political parties and their candidates intensifying their campaign activities across the state.
However, with the support of prominent individuals like Rep. Akintunde Suara, Governor Makinde’s re-election bid is expected to gain more momentum in the coming days.
The people of Oyo State are eagerly waiting for the outcome of the election, as they look forward to a better future under the leadership of the next governor of the state.