Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun’s second term ambition received a boost yesterday as monarchs in Ijebuland endorsed him for re-election in 2023.
The Awujale and Paramount Ruler of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, who led other monarchs in Ijebu to okay Abiodun’s re-election bid, said the governor deserved a second term because of his impressive performance in the last 39 months.
“You have worked assiduously these past three years and three months and you have justified why you deserve a second term in office,” Oba Adetona said.
The Awujale spoke through his representative, the Dagburewa of Idowa, Oba Yunusa Adekoya, at the inauguration of Igan Road at Ago-Iwoye in Ijebu North Local Government.
“The message is clear. You have done very well by fulfilling the promises made to us in 2019. 2023 is sure and our people will vote overwhelmingly for you”, he assured the governor.
Also endorsing the governor for another term, the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye said although he was not a politician, the people of the great town “have come to tell me that it is Dapo Abiodun they want and not anyone else. You have restored confidence in government and for keeping the promises made to us during the electioneering campaign.”
He took the opportunity to praise the governor for embarking on reconstruction work on the road linking the university town to other Ijebu and Remo towns and villages.
The Orimolusi of Ijebu Igbo restated the stance of other monarchs in Ijebuland, stressing: “In the short period I have been an Oba, you have changed my perception about politicians as liars. Your words have been your bond. I can see the development you’ve brought into our towns. We love you and our people have told me 2023 is yours without equivocation”.
The monarchs were backed by students and community leaders, who urged the governor not to rest on his oars to ensure sustenance of the momentum beyond the elections.