We’ll resolve indiscriminate dumping of refuse in Ibadan soon – Makinde

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has assured people of the State that the indiscriminate dumping of refuse in the Ibadan metropolis will soon become a thing of the past. ‎ ‎The governor gave the assurance at the weekend, revealing that his administration has been dealing with the challenge of indiscriminate refuse dumping since inception, just as he assured residents of the State that lasting solution to address the menace would be proffered soon. ‎ The governor, who spoke at the wedding ceremony of Moyosore Ayorinde, a daughter of the Chairman, Oyo State Advisory Council,  Bolaji Ayorinde, and Oladipo Michael Sadipe, son of a member of the House of Representatives, Tolu Sadipe, held at The Cathedral of St. James the Great, Oke-Bola, Ibadan, said, “Passing through Ibadan, you will see a lot of waste all over. It is a problem we have been dealing with. It has taken me six years, and it has still not been solved, but I promise you that the problem will be solved and be solved for good.

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While congratulating the couple and their parents, the governor described their togetherness as proof that politics is a game, advising supporters not to die for any politician.

Governor Makinde said, “Mr and Sadipe, you have started on a very good and positive note, because you are not talking about different cultures or coming from different cultural backgrounds. You are from almost the same type of family background.

“Honourable Sadipe is of the APC. Chief Bolaji Ayorinde is of the PDP. So, for those of you that will kill for us politicians, this is an example that you should not kill yourself.

“Politics is a game, but governance is not a game. Governance is serious business, and that is why I will use this opportunity to apologise to all of you.

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“So, there is no cultural difference to start with. You can understand yourselves. If you speak the same language, miscommunication will not occur. But like I always advise, where the problem comes from is… Michael, you have your trajectory in life. You’re thinking, okay, my train is going in this direction. I need a helper. So, I will get somebody who will join me, and we will go in that direction. The answer is no.

“She also has aspirations and things she wants to achieve in life. But you are together now. So, that single train will now recalibrate and take a median course. Your interests and her interests will come together and then there will be no issue.”

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