Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde has dropped a bombshell.  

Makinde speaking through his Chief Press Secretary/Special Adviser on Media, Dr. Sulaimon Olanrewaju said:

“The media plays a critical role in development by holding those occupying public offices accountable, serving as the watchdog for the society.”

“If you don’t hold people accountable, they may do whatever they like and may not pursue public interest. And public office holders, appointed or elected, are meant to work in the interest of the public.”

“So, when the media does its job and holds those in political offices accountable, the likelihood of them working in the interest of the public is high.”

“On the other hand, the media too must hold its members accountable, because the space the media is holding is the public space and the media is holding it in trust for the people. So, there won’t be development if the media fails to work in the interest of the public.”