December 3, 2018 In: News, News Update

By: Ernest Nwokolo, Abeokuta

Former Governor Segun Osoba has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its governorship candidate, Prince Adedapo Abiodun, would form the government of Ogun State come May 29, 2019.

Osoba said with the good support of the APC members, supporters and caliber of the governorship candidate, Abiodun, the party would coast home with victory, enjoining party faithful not to rest on their oars.

The Akirogun of Egbaland made this known while addressing thousands of party members and supporters at his residence in Ibara GRA, Abeokuta, the state capital, during the formal unveiling of Abiodun’s running mate, Mrs. Noimot Salako-Oyedele.

He assured that the next APC administration in the state would place more premium in zoning all political offices to reflect a sense of belonging to all sections, unlike what allegedly obtained today with Ibikunle Amosun’s government where a particular zone benefits more from appointments to the disadvantages of other zones.

Osoba implored all the chieftains and members of the party to work in harmony to ensure success.

He said: “Whether they like it or not Dapo Abiodun had become the Ogun State APC governorship candidate.

Those who didn’t wish APC well have been disappointed.

“The task had begun. We are in the midst of enemies and we should come together as one.

“I want to urge all that we have just started. I am 80 years old and I am old enough to say things the way they are.

“We don’t want any group within the APC. It is an insult.

“We are just going into elections period and we should stop insulting our candidate.

“From now onward, let us be one. Leaders don’t hold group meetings, but what you should be having is APC meeting as a party and it should be for the governorship candidature of Dapo Abiodun.

“Three-quarter of your poster should bear APC logo, a quarter for a candidate’s picture and another quarter for the party’s slogan.

“So, as we are moving today, disunity is over. We are fighting a vicious war and we should fight it within the purview of the APC constitution. Go and deliver your polling booths,” said Osoba.

Prominent leaders in attendance include the governorship flag bearer, Prince Dapo Abiodun, the governorship running mate, Mrs Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Senators: Biyi Durojaiye, Gbenga Kaka, Gbenga Obadara, Akin Odunsi, Dipo Odujinrin, Tunji Egbetokun, Prince Segun Adesegun among others.

Bobby4090:
Amosun is very powerful in Ogun state but that was when he was parading himself as Buharis best friend. Now that Buhari has left him to his fate he alone cannot withstand what I see as a gang up of Osoba, Tinubu, Oshiomole and Osinbajo. No wonder Buhari is now playing the Ostrich because this gang up is quite formidable and any attempt to distrup it was be costly for Buhari.

Bobby4090:
Amosun is very powerful in Ogun state but that was when he was parading himself as Buharis best friend. Now that Buhari has left him to his fate he alone cannot withstand what I see as a gang up of Osoba, Tinubu, Oshiomole and Osinbajo. No wonder Buhari is now playing the Ostrich because this gang up is quite formidable and any attempt to distrup it was be costly for Buhari.

Xisnin:

Buhari has no influence on Ogun state politics and Osoba has very little political clout.