The Youth wing of the All Progressives Congress, cutting across all the youth leaders in all wards on Monday, 24th January 2022, unanimously endorsed Governor Gboyega Oyetola for another term of office, stating that he remains the only recognised APC standard bearer.
The endorsement was held at the party secretariat, at Ogo-Oluwa area in Osogbo.
The APC youths, led by the State youth leader-elect, Comrade Goke Akinwemimo described the Governor of the most youth-friendly in the history of Osun State, adding that the inclusion of youth in governance during Oyetola’s administration is unprecedented.
Akinwemimo in his address said the only means the youths of Osun can appreciate the Governor’s gesture is to ensure that give him maximum support for his reelection bid. He called on youth leaders to start massive mobilisation at the grassroots in earliest.
The Osun State Chairman-elect, Prince Gboyega Famodun commended the Osun APC youth leader for his assiduous effort to the party, describing him as energetic. He said he’s always proud of Akinwemimo.
He added that this will be the first time in the APC that Youth will take initiative of their own, and this step of theirs will make the attention of the party to be more focused on the youths.
“Our youth leader is always full of energy and wisdom. This is the first time youth in our party will take initiatives of their own and we’re proud of the youth leader and all of you. This has shown that APC should be more focused on the youths,” said Famodun.
The party boss also commended Governor Gboyega Oyetola for the inclusion of youth in his government. He said the Governor has shown that youth people have places in both governance and party.
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Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Yemi lawal who also graced the event with his presence, emphasized the reason everyone to cast his or her vote for Oyetola during the next election. He added that a vote for Oyetola is not for electing just a leader but also for the future of Osun youth.
“We have all evolved to vote for the leader whom our future is secured with, that is the person of the current Governor Gboyega Oyetola. He has shown readiness to work with youths at all times. In our State over 60% of the sectors have youth in the helms of affairs. This is unprecedented.” said Yemi Lawal.
He charged all the youths to go back to their various unit, wards, local government areas to ensure that July 16 2022 election will be for Gov. Gboyega Oyetola.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Ismail Omipidan advised the youth to double their effort and ensure that they don’t deviate from the party ideals, adding that they have demonstrated capacity to get involved in government. He added that with patience and perseverance everything will go round if they continue to stay faithful to APC.
A car was presented to the youth leader to aid his movement, courtesy of Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Yemi Lawal.
