Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has warned Nigerians against dying for politicians.

Makinde said this at the wedding ceremony of one of the sons of former Ekiti State governor and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Ayo Fayose, held in Lagos.

Despite their political differences, Makinde was one of the guests at the wedding, which held in Lagos on Saturday.

Makinde and Fayose had been locked in a battle for the control of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the South-West.

Makinde also said that the political rift between him and Fayose has already been put behind them.

Makinde, who congratulated the Fayose and Abdul families on the occasion of their children’s wedding, prayed for a blessed union for the new couple.

Also at the wedding were Governor Kayode Fayemi, a former political rival of Fayose, and former Governor Olusegun Oni, who fell out with Fayemi at the last governorship election in Ekiti.

Commenting on the presence of the key politicians, including Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers, at the wedding, Makinde said: “If you look at the former governors in Ekiti State – Governor Segun Oni, Governor Ayo Fayose and the incumbent Governor Kayode Fayemi, they have governed the state at one time or the other but they were not in the same party. So, those of you who want to die because of us politicians, be careful.

“Politics is not something that should cause anybody to lose his or her life. We are moving towards the electioneering period, and I just want to use this opportunity to appeal to you all.

“If you also look at this marriage, the bride and groom are from Christian and Muslim families. So, people who also want to always fight on religious grounds should have a rethink.”