Otunba Babatunde Onakoya, popularly known as Debasco, has requested a 100 percent loyalty from all the newly sworn-in appointees of Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State, saying that good governance and better development can only be achieved if the governor is supported by his appointees and followers 100 percent.
Otunba, who lauded the appointments done so far by Governor Abiodun, said though all the appointees were eminently qualified and competent for the political offices appointed based on their good track records, it’s pertinent that they work hand-in-hand with the governor to achieve the desired result.
Recall that Governor Abiodun on Friday swore in 20 Commissioners, who included Mr. Dapo Okubadejo, Mr. Olaolu Olabimtan, Jagunmolu Jamiu Omoniyi Akande, Engr. Adebowale Akinsanya, Mr. Olusina Ogungbade, and Dr. Tomi Coker.
Others were Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu, Hon. Ganiyu Hamzat, Engr. Oludotun Taiwo, Mr. Adebola Sofela, Hon. (Mrs) Olufemi Oduntan Ilori, Hon. (Mrs) Adijat Adeleye, Engr. Olugbenga Dairo, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, Mr. Oladimeji Oresanya, Hon. Ademola Balogun, Mr. Sesan Fagbayi, TPL Olatunji Odunlami, Hon. (Mrs) Olufunmilayo Temidayo Efuape and Hon. Wasiu Isiaka.
There were also 20 Special Advisers, including Arch Biodun Fari-Arole, Hon. (Otunba) Babatunde Olaotan, Mr. Dayo Abiodun, Mr. Olusola Subair Kamar (AIG RTD), Chief Segun Fowora, Babatunde Akeem Adesina, Princess Peju Shote, Hon. Tajudeen Egunjobi, Dr. Leke Otegbeye, Ayotunde Olambiwoninu Lawal, Hon. and Kayode Akinmade.
Others were Oyindamola Oyelese, Ap Biodun Sanyaolu, Mr. Seyi Ogunseye, Hon. Adebiyi Adeleye, Hon. Rasak Oluwakemi Daddah, Chief Jide Ojuko, Sola Arobieke, Dr. Reuben Olurotimi Ogungbe, Yemisi Dawodu, Ronke Soyombo and Abayomi Hunye.
But, speaking on the appointments, the former Federal Board Member of Benin-Owena River Basin Development Authority and Ex Director General Governorship Poll in Ogun State, said there new appointees must be 100 percent loyal to Mr Governor and Ogun State, work diligently and with the fear of God in order to achieve desired result of good governance with Governor Dapo Abiodun.
He said, “It’s New Dawn in Ogun! Indeed, Governor Dapo Abiodun CON is blessed with political wisdom and economic prowess; the selection of his Cabinet for the secondd term is faultless.
“He has brought together a team of eminently qualified and competent Ogun State indigenes who will support the ISEYA Mantra of the State to bring about desired socio-economic growth and development, and political continuity in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
“We, at the DeBASCO Political Group and entire good people of Ogun State believe in the all-inclusive Government of Dapo Abiodun with men and women of good track records that will assist Mr Governor in piloting the Affairs of the State for good governance and development, but they must be loyal to Mr Governor 100 percent,” he said.