Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has advised Nigerians not to fight over religion.
Makinde gave the advice at the wedding ceremony of son of Ayo Fayose, the former Governor of Ekiti State, months after a face-off between the duo over the leadership of the Peoples Democratic Party in the South-West region.
“If you also look at this marriage, the bride and groom are from Christian and Muslim families. So, people who also want to always fight on religious grounds should have a rethink,” he pointed out.
The governor acknowledged the presence of Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum and present Governor of Ekiti State, Dr. Kayode Fayemi and erstwhile governor of Ekiti State, Segun Oni at the wedding, Makinde stated that it should serve as a lesson to Nigerians.
Makinde said, “If you look at the former governors in Ekiti State – Governor Segun Oni, Governor Ayo Fayose and the incumbent Governor Kayode Fayemi, they have governed the state at one time or the other but they were not in the same party. So, those of you who want to die because of us politicians, be careful.
“Politics is not something that should cause anybody to lose his or her life. We are moving towards the electioneering period, and I just want to use this opportunity to appeal to you all.’’
