Governor Seyi Makinde over the weekend led leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the Southwest to meet the immediate past Governor of the state, Olusegun Mimiko.
The move, InsideOyo.com gathered is to secure Mimiko’s support for the party’s governorship candidate ahead of the October 10 election.
Mimiko was a former member of the PDP before moving to Zenith Labour Party, (ZLP) after his second term in office in 2017.
Although the details of the meeting was still sketchy, source within the PDP in the state told Nigerian Tribune that the visit was initiated by governor Makinde, who believe Mimiko is still a force to reckon with in Ondo political scene.
While speaking on the development, the Media aide to the former governor, Mr John-Paul Akinduro, said “Dr Mimiko is an accomplished political leader who is a role model to many politicians across party divides. With regards to the forthcoming Governorship election in Ondo State, I can tell you that almost all the aspirants from the different political parties have all come to see him in Ondo to specifically seek his support and mentorship.
“You must also know that Engr Seyi Makinde is a ‘brother’ to Dr Mimiko and the two speak from time to time on various issues of national interest.
“The former governor’s priority is for a greater Ondo State. He believes government should be about people and service and this he has demonstrated in his eight years as governor of the sunshine state.”
