A member of the Oyo State House of Assembly representing Ibadan North Constituency II, Hon. Adebayo Babajide Gabriel, has reaffirmed his unwavering belief in and support for Governor Seyi Makinde’s presidential ambition, declaring that he would stand firmly behind the governor even if he were the only person willing to do so.
Gabriel made this declaration on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, during the presentation of the 2027 Appropriation Bill by Governor Makinde before the Oyo State House of Assembly.
Speaking on the floor of the Assembly, the lawmaker expressed profound appreciation to Governor Makinde for what he described as nearly eight years of purposeful leadership and governance in Oyo State, noting that the governor had continued to earn the confidence and admiration of both the legislative arm and the people of the state.
He stated that members of the Oyo State House of Assembly were proud of the governor’s leadership record, adding that the people of Oyo State equally had reasons to appreciate his administration.
The lawmaker further recalled that he had been a firm believer in Makinde’s political ambition long before the governor emerged as the governor of Oyo State in 2019.
According to him, at a time when many people doubted the possibility of Makinde becoming governor, he remained convinced that the aspiration was achievable, a conviction that eventually materialised with Makinde’s emergence as governor in 2019.
Gabriel noted that the same conviction continues to guide his belief in the governor’s aspiration to lead Nigeria, insisting that the doubts being expressed by some people about Makinde’s presidential ambition would not weaken his confidence in the governor’s capacity to pursue his vision.
He maintained that his support for Makinde’s ambition to become President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria remains total, stressing that he believes the governor’s vision of resetting Nigeria is achievable.
Reiterating his position, the Ibadan North Constituency II lawmaker declared that even if he became the only individual standing firmly behind Makinde’s presidential aspiration, he would remain steadfast in his commitment.
He concluded with a strong declaration of confidence in the governor, stating emphatically: “In Seyi Makinde, I trust.”
His remarks came shortly after Governor Makinde presented the 2027 budget proposal, tagged “Budget of Sustained Progress,” to the Oyo State House of Assembly, outlining his administration’s priorities for the coming fiscal year.
