We Will Never Act Against Court Directive — Makinde

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde has said his administration will never act against any ruling or directive of any court.

Makinde spoke over the weekend at the grand opening of Ace Mall, Oluyole where he described the CEO Chief Executive Officer, Prince Adeyinka Afonja as a worthy example for youths in the State.

The event, which had in attendance royal fathers from Oyo Town and Ibadan, religious leaders, government functionaries, business associates, friends and family members held under the chairmanship of a former Prelate of the Methodist Church, Archbishop Ayo Ladigbolu.

Apparently reacting to insinuations of court case on the opening of the ultra modern facility, Makinde said there was no such order or court directive stopping either the opening or operations of the centre.

He assured that his government will not act or do anything against the directive of any court in the state, calling on all those who might have any grievance against either the facility or its owners to sheath their sword.

He added that his government will ever be ready and willing to support entrepreneurs, business owners, corporate organisations among others in the state to survive saying boosting trade and commerce is a cardinal goal of his administration.

Makinde said: “Youths must learn from Yinka Afonja, the CEO of ACE mall. Can you imagine how old he was ten years ago when he started this business and what he has grown it into in the last ten years?

“Ten years ago, he didn’t wait for anything from the government. He didn’t wait for anyone with his dreams and visions. But, he prepared himself for his vision and pursued it.

“I know it wouldn’t have been easy all these years. I founded a company too myself at the age of 29years and I know many people won’t understand how it felt like.

“You have created a unique brand and I know this brand will go global. You have the opportunity to go global and we will support you. Stay focus and tenacious. There will be turbulence up and down but you must remain undeterred because God already promised us a safe arrival.”

Speaking on the alleged court orders, the Governor said: “Shortly before we got here, I got a call from the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice who told me that there is a court case on this project.

“I put calls through to those involved and I gathered that some people wanted to get a court injunction to stop the opening and operations of this place but it was not granted.

“We will not have come if there is any court order on this place. If there was any court judgement that says we shouldn’t open this place, we will obey it and since there was none, nothing should stop such a novel idea that will create employment opportunities for our people while also boosting trade and business.

“We will support ideas and initiatives that helps promote our plan and agenda at promoting the wellness and prosperity of our people in every areas of their lives.”