- Politicians are now intensely gearing up for the 2019 general elections across the nation
- One state that would be of interest to political analysts in the country isthe politically charged Oyo state
- The journey to the Oyo state government highest seat is bound to be very eventful as 2019 draws nearer
Political activities have kicked-off in Oyo state as notable politicians in the state have started consulting ahead of the 2019 genera elections.
One candidate who has caught the eye among those jostling for the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) ticket is Dr. Olusola Ayandele, popularly called Stainless within the state.
Dr. Ayandele formally declared his intention to contest for the number one seat of Oyo state on Saturday, July 7 and promised to build on the progress of the incumbent governor, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.
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During a visit to the palace of Olubadan of Ibadanland, HRM Oba Saliu Adetunji, the aspirant gave insights into the plans he has for the people of Oyo state.
Responding, the Olubadan praised him for his courage and wished him success in his quest to become the next Oyo state governor.
“By the special grace of God, you shall become governor,” Olubadan said, “No one can make a king but God. Therefore, don’t listen to those who claim it can’t be done.”
When he visited the Oyo APC party secretariat, the executives likened the aspirant to the great Awolowo, describing him as the reincarnation of the late Yoruba leader.
Dr.Ayandele however said he is not desperate to become the governor of Oyo state but he is determined to emerge the state's chief executive.
Olusola, who never minced word at his conviction of being the next governor of the state, said his administration, if elected, will ensure that farming is enough to be the major internally generated revenue of the state.
“If Cocoa House, Obafemi Awolowo Stadium formerly known as Liberty Stadium and first television station in Africa were built with money generated from cocoa, then we can do it again,” he insisted.
When asked of his take on what the future holds as he had thrown his hat into the ring, the successful businessman and seasoned engineer said, “Eru o b’odo, eni to fe kan l’odo ni komura,” loosely translated as 'the river is not afraid, whoever that wants to swim in the river should prepare.'
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In another development, some students from various tertiary institutions across Osun has joined the agitation by some individuals that power must shift to Osun West Senatorial District in the state, as the governorship elections draws near.
Hundreds of students and a few artisans on Friday, July 6, marched across major roads in Osogbo, the state capital, this morning to canvass for the nomination of a candidate by the APC from the Osun West Senatorial District.
The protesters numbering hundreds gathered at the popular Freedom Park in Osogbo as early as 8am, armed with banners and placards with various inscriptions that the senatorial district had not produced a governor in the state since Nigeria returned to democratic rule in 1999.
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Source: Naija.ng