Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that his victory was a divine intervention and promised towork harder to bring more benefits to the people of the state in his second term of office.
The governor, who urged the residents of the state not to entertain any fears about his performance in the second term, said he had prayed to God that if he would not leave a good legacy, God should not allow him to be re-elected.
The governor stated this yesterday during a thanksgiving service on his re-election held at the Living Spring Chapel International, Ibadan.The service was attended by chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), top government functionaries and 28 members of the Oyo State House of Assembly elected on the ticket of the PDP in the March 18 governorship and House of Assembly election.
Thegovernor said the members-elect had come to show appreciation to God and expressed his gratitude to the church for its support and prayers.
He said, “On behalf of all of us, I want to say thank you to the church, especially my brothers and sisters in Living Spring Church.
Earlier, the presiding pastor of the church, Pastor Femi Emmanuel, offered prayers to God for the success of the governor and his team in the second term.
He told the congregation that the victory of Governor Makinde was beyond the power of man, adding that it was the first time an overwhelming majority of Oyo people voted for one candidate.