While Folarin seeks to frame the "Oyo Model" as a clever ruse for corruption, Makinde continues to lean on his record of civil service stability as a cornerstone of his mandate. The debate highlights the deep-seated rivalry and the conflicting narratives surrounding the "GSM" (Governor Seyi Makinde) legacy.
In a blistering critique of the Oyo State administration, has alleged that Governor Seyi Makinde utilized the prompt payment of civil servant salaries as a "smokescreen" to distract the public while allegedly facilitating administrative and financial irregularities. The "Distraction" Theory While Folarin seeks to frame the "Oyo Model"
The Governor’s team has consistently challenged Folarin to provide concrete proof of the "crimes" allegedly facilitated by this salary policy. Conclusion: Governance vs. Optics While Folarin seeks to frame the "Oyo Model"
The Mask of Promptness: Folarin Challenges Makinde’s "Salary Strategy" While Folarin seeks to frame the "Oyo Model"
Supporters of Governor Makinde view these claims as "distressed politics." They argue that: