The political permutations of who is likely to succeed the Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State was on Tuesday altered when the Secretary to the Government of Oyo State, Mr Olalekan Alli, make good his intention by submitting his intent letter at the APC state party secretariat, Oke Ado, Ibadan, where he also declared his interest in contesting the governorship seat.
Alli, who was accompanied by thousands of his supporters to the party secretariat however maintained that decided to join the 2019 governorship race in the state on the platform of the ruling party because the ideology of the All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the most proficient and capable of transforming Nigeria.
The SSG was received at the secretariat by the state chairman, Chief Akin Oke, who was accompanied by other state executives, leaders and elders of the party.
While receiving the intent letter from the aspirant, Oke noted that a total of 13 members of the party have taken similar action by submitting their letters of intent to succeed Governor Abiola Ajimobi.
He promised that the party would provide a level-playing ground for all the aspirants
Reading the letter, Alli, said, “I am proud to note that the APC ideology provides the most efficient platform that is capable of transforming our dear nation. Together, we will continue to see that Nigeria attains the required global recognition and relevance that is befitting of our size and diversity.
“This desires cuts across all levels – from national to sub-national administration, even down to individuals. It is therefore with great pride that I proclaim my conviction in the party as the panacea for national and community development.”
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“In good governance, as we have observed in the last seven years, are the signals and symbols for safety, socio-economic welfare, poverty alleviation, human capital development, service reforms and reorientation, sound health, urbanisation, environmental uplifting, infrastructural growth and industrialisation and public engagement as manifested in Oyo State.
“Indeed, the commitment to empowering women and employing the youth as well as other well-crafted objectives of the tripod agenda is our collective mission. These legacies must be sustained and taken to the next level.
“In the history of Oyo State, the vision of a 25-year organic development master plan is unprecedented. To lock-in this history requires institutionalizing the execution of the master plan rooted upon transparency, commitment and professionalism.
“Also, our solid upbringing in the ethos of the traditional and modern Yoruba culture calls for our continued total devotion to ethical paradigm as ‘Omoluabi.’ These are the values we shall continually espouse and which shall be our guide for the advancement of governance for the benefit of the citizenry.
“Having been privileged to be part of the first-rated team of Governor Ajimobi, I am offering myself to serve the state as it’s governor in 2019.
“My interest in Oyo State governorship project is to further the repositioning of agriculture as the basis of our industrialization, enhancing the fortune of our education, health, human capital, including staff development and welfare, industry, commerce, youth development, engagement and empowerment of women, sports redevelopment, and other strategic potentials across the state.
“My humble knowledge and modest participation in the rebuilding effort of the present government, under our leader, how ignited my interest in this ‘Continuity for Progress Scheme,’ required for further advancement of Oyo State.
“It is for this reason that I seek your support as I formally declare my interest in the governorship position of Oyo State on the platform of our great party, APC, in 2019, in order to continue the next phase or our socio-economic master plan.
“As we are set to further promote and sustain the current all-inclusive governance in Oyo State, together we shall progress, together we shall prosper, together we shall advance and together we shall triumph.”
