The Secretary to the Osun State Government, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti, has declared interest to contest the September 22 governorship election in the state.
Adeoti, who made the official declaration at the Secretariat of All Progressives Congress, APC, in Osogbo, the state capital, on Thursday said he was contesting to continue the milestone developmental programmes of Governor Rauf Aregbesola, if he wins the coming gubernatorial election.
The SSG was the first aspirant to begin his campaign activities at the party Secretariat, he declared that his formal declaration would surprise his critics.
He said he delayed the announcement of his interest because he wanted to respect the ban placed on political activities.
Speaking further, Adeoti said he had informsd Governor Rauf Aregbesola that he would continue his six point integral action plan and correct those areas that need implementation.
The SSG however commended Governor Aregbesola for his unprecedented achievements in the area of infrastructural development saying he has performed tremendously well within the space of seven and half years in office, hence the need for him to continue where he would be stopping.
“I told Ogbeni Aregbesola at a programme that he can not finish the six point integral action and I would be the Governor to continue the programmes. I have noticed where there is need for implementation and I would correct it.
“Because I obeyed the party when they said we should not go out, some people are saying Adeoti that can not print vest or cap. Is not that I fear anybody. I will go out on Tuesday and you will all see.
Recalling how he was jailed during the administration of Olagunsoye oyinlola, Adeoti said he has suffered in the party and now deserves to be Governor of the state.
Also speaking, the party Chairman, Prince Gboyega Famoodun, described Adeoti as a politician that has seen it all, having being the party Chairman during the era of Alliance for Democracy, AD.
He said he was not surprised by the crowd and support for Adeoti because he is a strong pillar in the party.
“Adeoti is a person that knows the beginning of the party. He has been in the party since AD era before I joined during Action Congress of Nigeria, ACN.
“If it is money, Buhari would not have won, if they are talking about politician that knows what people want, it is Adeoti. He has patience and he love the party very well.”
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