Oyo deputy gov. denies rumours of rift, says relationship with Makinde very robust, cordial

The Deputy Governor of Oyo State,  Engr. Rauf Olaniyan on Sunday denied rumours making the round that he has fallen out with his boss, Governor Seyi Makinde.

The deputy governor maintained that his relationship with Governor Makinde is very robust and cordial.

He stated this  in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital during a news conference at his residence.

Olaniyan alleged that such speculation of possible rift between him and his boss was the handiwork of fifth columnists who are hellbent on destabilizing the present administration in the state.

He, also faulted critics on their claims that the Seyi Makinde -led administration has achieved nothing in the last one year, saying the administration had achieved meaningfully.

“Our administration has in the last one year achieved a lot in the area of education, health, security and infrastructure. We have also maintained regular payment of salaries

“Those saying this administration has  not achieved anything in the last one year are mischief makers who are hellbent on distracting and destabilising the government,” he said.

Speaking on the administration’s efforts at combating coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic in the state, Olaniyan said that the present administration was leaving no stone unturned to stop further spread of the virus.

According to him, as part of efforts to combat the pandemic in the state, the Makinde led administration had set up functional isolation centres, test centres and upgraded some health facilities across the state.

“We have also identified and distributed palliatives to poor people in the state in a very modest way. We ensured that these palliatives get to the targeted people and government is still doing this,” he added.

The deputy governor assured that the administration would remain focused and committed to the well being of its citizenry.

Olaniyan said that protection of lives and property was a major objective of any government, saying the Makinde led government  is not toying with it.

He said that the administration would continue to implement people-oriented policies aimed at transforming the state and uplifting it to greater heights.

Olaniyan congratulated Muslims on the successful completion of Ramadan fasting and the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, calling on the people to continue to live in harmony.