IJEBU-ODE– The National Chairman of the Allied People’s Movement (APM) and Chairman of the Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC), Alhaji Yusuf Dantalle, has thrown his weight behind the presidential ambition of Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde.
Dantalle, while speaking on a current affairs program on Eagle 102.5 FM, Ilese Ijebu, Ogun State on Monday, describes Makinde as a tested leader with the capacity to reposition Nigeria and restore public confidence in governance.
He added that Makinde’s administration in Oyo State has provided practical evidence of what competent leadership can achieve, saying that he represent the interests of the people in every sphere of national life.
“Democracy is about the people. Democracy is about people making the right decisions that represent their interest politically, socially, economically and otherwise.
“If you go to Oyo state, you will see that he has been tested with leadership in the state as one of the largest states in this country.
“He has performed very well. You see the infrastructure, you see the livelihood of the people, the economic stability and the relative peace in Oyo.
“With that performance, and a young man, an engineer, who feels he is capable compared to what we have seen around, he can steer the ship of Nigeria to the next level,” Dantalle added.
Expressing confidence in Makinde’s presidential aspiration, he said Nigerians would ultimately appreciate the decision should the governor emerge victorious.
“Nigerians will be proud that they made the right choice by electing Seyi Makinde as President of this country,” he added
Dantalle however explained that internal crises within the PDP and other political parties had encouraged several politicians to seek alternative platforms while efforts continue to resolve disputes in their former parties.
“The legal health of PDP and a few other parties is what it is today. In their rational thinking, they decided that they will not allow their party to die, but for want of time, they need a platform that will avail them the vehicle to pursue their political aspirations,” he explained.
