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  • Ogun governor-elect, deputy meet Buhari at Aso Rock

    Ogun State governor-elect, Dapo Abiodun, and his deputy, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, after receiving their certificates of return from the Independent National Electoral Commission at Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State, paid a courtesy visit to President Muhammadu Buhari at the state house, Abuja. They were in Aso Villa to appreciate the president’s support and encouragement before, during and after the guber election.

    According to reports, the president enjoined the duo to work hard towards further developing the state and not to betray the people’s trust in them, noting that there is much work to be done in Ogun State. Abiodun and his deputy, in turn, solicited the support of the federal government as they promised to work for the overall development of the state.

    Present at the visit was the All Progressives Congress (APC) leader in the state, Aremo Olusegun Osoba. The duo also used the opportunity to pay a thank you visit to the vice president, Professor Yemi Osibajo, as well as the national leader of the ruling party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as part of their parleys with APC leaders in Abuja.

    They also visited and held talks with the party’s national chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomole, and another prominent leader of the APC, Chief Bisi Akande, at various locations in the nation’s capital. The APC leaders advised them to run a true government of the people so as to salvage the current debacle in the state. They urged them to listen to the yearnings and aspirations of the people of the state in a bid to fulfill the party’s manifesto

  • INEC presents certificate of return to Ogun governor elect

    Mr. Adedapo Abiodun, the Ogun governor-elect, on Thursday received his Certificate of Return from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

    The certificate was presented to him by INEC Resident Electoral Commissioner in the state, Prof Abdulganiy Olayinka at the media center of the commission in Abeokuta.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that, the state deputy governor-elect, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, had earlier been presented with her certificate during a brief ceremony witnessed by some members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.

    Abiodun in his short remarks titled: “A victory for the good people of Ogun state”, promised a fair, just and equitable system, describing the electorate in the state as heroes and heroines of the election.

    He explained the task before his administration is enormous, considering the resources of the state, but assured residents of his readiness with their support to deliver on his promises.

    He appreciated his co-contestants, especially the major ones for demonstrating the spirit of sportsmanship and promised to extend hands of fellowship to them.

    “I solemnly pledge that our administration will be fair, just, equitable and inclusive,” he said.

  • Ajimobi to Ogun governor-elect: prioritise people’s welfare

    OYO State Governor Abiola Ajimobi has advised the Ogun State Governor-elect Dapo Abiodun to prioritise the welfare of the people as a way of compensating them for their overwhelming support.

    He gave the advice when Abiodun visited him at his Oluyole Estate, Ibadan, private home on Saturday.

    On Abiodun’s entourage were the Deputy Governor-elect Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Senator Lanre Tejuoso; a former Deputy Governor of the state, Prince Segun Adesegun; Mr. Tunde Osibodu; Mr. Tunde Osinowo and Mr. Afolabi Salisu, among others.

    Ajimobi, who expressed appreciation to the people of Ogun State for electing Abiodun, urged the governor-elect to see his election as a rare opportunity to serve his people and better their lots.

    Congratulating Abiodun, who he said was his brother and close family friend, the governor described him as a gentle, kind-hearted and an epitome of humility.

    The governor said: “When my brother, Dapo Abiodun, intimated me about his intension to contest for the Ogun State governorship election, I told him that he should go ahead and that he would be victorious, by the grace of God.

    “I, therefore, thank God that today he has become the governor-elect of Ogun State. I have every cause to glorify God on his behalf. In the affairs of man, God has always been present. It is this divine presence that has brought him this victory.

    “Dapo is gentle, kind-hearted and an epitome of humility. All these he has demonstrated here today through this visit. While I’m congratulating you on this victory, let me state that an opportunity to serve is an opportunity to be Godly.

    “You must, therefore, do everything humanly possible to prioritise the welfare of your people as a way of compensating them for the overwhelming support they gave you, which led to your emergence as governor-elect.”

  • Prioritise welfare of citizens, Ajimobi tells Ogun governor-elect

    Gov. Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has advised  the  Ogun governor-elect, Mr  Dapo Abiodun, to prioritise the welfare of the people of his state as compensation for their overwhelming support.

    A statement by Ajimobi’s spokesman, Bolaji Tunji, said the governor gave the advice when Abiodun visited the Oyo State governor in Ibadan on Sunday.

    Ajimobi thanked the people of Ogun for electing Abiodun, urging the governor-elect to see his election as a rare opportunity to serve his people and better their lots.

    The governor, who congratulated Abiodun, described him as gentle, kind-hearted and an epitome of humility.

    “When my brother, Dapo Abiodun, intimated me of his intention to contest for the Ogun governorship election, I told him that he should go ahead and that he will be victorious by the grace of God.

    “I therefore thank God that today he has become the governor-elect of Ogun.  I have every cause to glorify God on his behalf.

    “In the affairs of men, God has always been present. It is this divine presence that has brought him this victory.

    “Dapo is gentle, kind-hearted and an epitome of humility. All these he has demonstrated here today through this visit.

    “While I’m congratulating you on this victory, let me state that an opportunity to serve is an opportunity to be Godly.

    “You must do everything humanly possible to prioritise the welfare of your people as a compensation for the overwhelming support they gave you to emerge governor-elect,” he said.

    Ajimobi urged Abiodun to be ready and prepared to step on toes towards recording meaningful achievements as well as making the desired change during his tenure.

    “If you want to be a good leader and make a change, you must be ready and prepared to step on toes. When you step on toes, the toes will kick you back. Just forge ahead.

    “If you really want to make a change, study your environment; have courage, not only to envision but also to make a difference.

    “Put Godliness above all things and ensure that whatever you do is in the best interest of the people.

    “While I will tell you that you should not under-estimate your enemies, let me, however, say that you should not be deterred by their antics. You can lose a battle but you must win the war.

    “You will have sycophants along the way but you must remain focussed. I have no doubt that with the level of your intellectual disposition, you will succeed,” he said.

    The governor said notwithstanding his defeat at the Oyo South senatorial district election, he had not lost anything other than the opportunity to serve his people.

    According to him,”when I look at my life, I can say without any equivocation that God has been so kind to me.

    “He gave me the opportunity to serve as a senator and as governor of Oyo State for two consecutive terms.

    “For me, that I did not win does not mean that I have lost everything. In fact, I must say that I have not lost anything.

    “Rather, I have only lost the opportunity to serve my people again and give them good representation at the Senate.
    For us in Oyo State, it is joy.

    “God has been so good to us. We have served commendably. We have succeeded in not only providing peace and security, we have also promoted the socio-economic well-being of our people,” Ajimobi added.

    Earlier, Abiodun said the purpose of the visit was to thank Ajimobi for his support during the election and to seek his “wise counsel.”

    Abiodun said that ‘some forces’ did everything possible to scuttle his victory, adding that God, in His infinite mercy, had given him the grace to win.

    The governor-elect commended Ajimobi, whom he described as his very good brother, for staying with him since he started the journey.

    Abiodun said that he was extremely pained when he heard of Ajimobi’s defeat, saying his monumental achievements as governor would remain indelible.

    “Things like these happen some times which you find extremely difficult to explain. But, you are a good man. You are the father of modern Oyo state.

    “You have turned the fortunes of the state around and I am sure that posterity will judge you right,” he said.

    On Abiodun’s entourage were the deputy governor-elect, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Sen. Lanre Tejuoso and a former Deputy Governor of the state, Prince Segun Adesegun.

    Also on the entourage were Mr Tunde Osibodu, Mr Tunde Osinowo and Mr Afolabi Salisu, among others.(NAN)