Osun 2022: We’ll return to celebrate Oyetola’s victory — Tinubu

…Oyetola has brought purpose to governance — APC Governors, party leaders

…We are not taking any chances — APC National Chairman, Adamu

By Abimbola Abatta and Ismail Azeez

Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is confident that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola will win the July 16 gubernatorial election in Osun State.

He said this while addressing thousands of APC members and supporters of Governor Oyetola at the grand finale campaign held inside Osogbo Township Stadium on Tuesday.

Tinubu who insisted that APC will win the Saturday election with massive votes said other political parties are just wasting their time.

According to the former Lagos State Governor,  “We are coming back to Osun to celebrate the victory of Governor Oyetola.”

“We have come to ask that you vote massively on Saturday for APC, not as a mark of entitlement but because of the future of your children.

“Before you make your decision, think of the future. We are a party that guarantees your future because we are known for fulfilling our promises. Let us entrust the affairs of our state into the hands of those who mean business, not mushroom parties,” he added.

Also speaking at the mega rally, 21 Governors of the ruling party described Oyetola as an excellent performer who has brought purpose to governance.

Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Chairman of the Nigeria Progressives Governors’ Forum, Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State, assured that Oyetola has the backing of all APC Governors in the coming election, saying he had earned it with his outstanding performance.

Bagudu also lauded the tremendous and landmark developments Osun had recorded across sectors since Oyetola’s emergence.

“We are pleased to be here today, we are proud to hear about the numerous progress that this administration in Osun has recorded. We are confident that the love and admiration of the people of Osun are with you because of your great achievements.

“Today, we are here for this grand rally and honoured to be here to throw our support behind you. We did it about four years ago, and you were elected based on what you can do. Now, we are here again to show solidarity based on what you have done.

“We are assuring the citizens of Osun that this gentleman Governor will continue to do what is healthy for our democracy. He did not disappoint in the first term, he won’t disappoint in the second term,” he added.

In his remarks, the National Chairman of the Party, Senator Abdullahi Adamu, said the rally was an indication that the APC was not taking any chances with the affairs of Osun, saying the State deserves a leader like Oyetola in its quest for development.

Adamu enjoined the electorates to cast their votes for Oyetola in order to ensure continuity, saying he has performed well by delivering good governance to people of the state.

He said, “This is a mega rally to promote our candidate. We are taking no chances with the affairs of Osun because the State deserves a leader like Oyetola in its quest for development.

This is why we have come in full strength to support him in a bid to ensure his re-election. Those who have a fair mind will testify that he has done so much since he became Governor in 2018.

“We are here not only to testify to what he has done but to appeal to you to turn out in large numbers to vote massively for him. We are anticipating a better outcome than what we had in Ekiti and by the grace of God, we are sure of victory.

“I want you to be the APC ambassadors, telling those who are not here what you have seen. Continue to spread the good works of this government in the nook and crannies of the state.”

The Senate President, Senator Ahmad Lawan, lauded Oyetola’s prudence and efficiency in managing the state’s meagre resources, calling on citizens to look beyond political sentiments in their choice of who to elect, and to vote massively for Oyetola.

Lawan said, “I’m bringing solidarity from the National Assembly. We are believers of this party and its candidate because Osun has witnessed serious and massive transformation in the last three and a half years.

“We have a Governor who is prudent and efficient in the face of very meagre resources.” Today, Osun has witnessed so much infrastructural development, political stability and peace. We believe that we have everything we need for development with this our Governor.”

Earlier, the Chairman of the National Campaign Council for Osun Governorship election and Lagos State Governor, Babajide SanwoOlu, described Oyetola as deserving of another term based on his personal encounters with the people of the State.

In his words, “We thank the originator of IleriOluwa political slogan, our dear Governor Oyetola, the one because of who we are here. Indeed, it is a huge honour that we stand here today because this is a worthy assignment and we have a sellable candidate. It is a job that is gratifying and doable because Governor Oyetola has indeed performed excellently well.

“I have been on campaign trail with him and I have witnessed the overwhelming support and how the people have said he is deserving of another term.

“People of Osun, do not be deceived by those who are trying to say otherwise. Let us vote massively for Oyetola to continue doing his great works for every sector of the population. This is a man that that is an embodiment of good governance.”

While welcoming members of the National Campaign Council to the State, the Director-General of Oyetola’s re-election Campaign Council, Senator Ajibola Basiru, described the grand rally as a celebration of excellence.

He said, “Today, you are being welcomed to the celebration of excellence in governance because in the last three and a half years, Governor Oyetola has brought dexterity, commitment and integrity to the affairs of this state across sectors.

“Now, we are on the path to consolidating the progress and development of the state by re-electing that man that is certain to deliver development over and over. With him, Osun is on the path of sustainable development.”

In his remarks, Governor Oyetola said Osun is on the path of consolidating on the gains of the last three and a half years.

He urged the people of Osun, especially workers, to shun political traducers who are peddling falsehood that his administration will renege in its commitment to their welfare if re-elected, saying he remains strongly committed to their welfare.

Oyetola also declared his readiness to do beyond what he has done in his first term, saying the welfare of workers and citizens and the overall development of Osun remains his priority.

He pledged to build upon the foundation of his government, saying he is determined to continue to serve the people of Osun beyond 2022.