The second term ambition of Governor Gboyega Oyetola on Wednesday got a major boost as stakeholders, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress in Irepodun/Olorunda/Orolu/Osogbo Federal Constituency endorsed him.
The party faithful, who gathered at Nelson Mandela Freedom Park, unanimously declared that there is no alternative to Oyetola in 2022.
Reading the Communique of the constituency, Former Deputy Governor of the State, Otunba Grace Titilayo Laoye-Ponle said the Governor has exceeded expectations in his first three years in all spheres of human endeavors.
The Osogbo Federal Constituency under the chairmanship of Otunba Grace Titilayo Laoye-Ponle and the leadership of Engr Sola Akinwunmi, Senator Ajibola Basiru, Hon. Olubukola Oyewo and other stakeholders in the constituency hereby resolves as follows; that we’re satisfied with the style of governance of Governor Gboyega Oyetola and we call on him to continue for second term in office.
“That the stakeholders of the party as well as local chairmen unanimously endorse Governor Gboyega Oyetola for second term in writing. It’s noted that for continuity to prevail in the State, the good works of the Governor must be sustained.
“That the Constituency appreciates the numerous projects that he has embarked upon since the inception of his administration. Notably, the Olaiya iconic flyover, the healthcare revitalization project, numerous roads construction, monthly feeding of the indigent masses, among others. We’re confident that he will do more of given our mandate for another term.
“It’s in discharge of this that has endeared him to us. We believe with our support, he will do more and exceed expectations.”
Speaking earlier, caretaker chairman of the party in the State, Prince Gboyega Famodun charged all party leaders to start mobilizing for voter’s registration, stating that the new polling units created by the Independent National Electoral Commission are more in the federal constituency than any other.
Earlier in his address, Senator representing Osun Central, Ajibola Basiru stated that Osun under Oyetola has become the only State where capital expenditure us greater than recurrent expenditures, adding that it’s unprecedented.
Basiru, who’s the Senate Spokesperson, allayed fear of crisis in the party. He said APC in the State has no faction and what’s happening now is just a misunderstanding. He added that the only project before all APC members is reelection of Governor Oyetola on July 16, 2022.
“The only assignment before us is the reelection of Governor Oyetola. Even despite COVID-19 in 2020, Osun had budget performance of 90%. In all States of the federation and even the federal government, Osun is the only State where capital expenditure is higher than recurrent expenditure. This is unprecedented.
“Let’s all of go out and be preaching the gospel of 4+4. That’s the only assignment before all of us. We must bury the PDP with our votes in 2022.”
The party’s local government chairmen in the Constituency also assured of their readiness to rally their peoples’ support for the decision to return Governor Oyetola as the party’s candidate and support him to victory at the next governorship election holding on July 16, 2022.
The venue of the rally was filled to the brim by elated members of the party, including members of Hausa and Igbo communities, different political groups and supporters from across the local governments in the Constituency.
Present at the event are former Deputy Governor, Otunba Grace Titilayo Laoye-Ponle; Chairman APC Elders Council, Engr Sola Akinwunmi; Senator Ajibola Basiru; House of Representatives Member, Olubukola Oyewo; House of Assembly Members, Nasirudeen Olateju, Taofeeq Badmus and Kunle Akande; Former Osun Assembly Deputy Speaker, Akintunde Adegboye; APC chairmen in four LGAs, among others.
